Breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Midlife fitness staves off chronic disease at end of life
Being physically fit during your 30s, 40s, and 50s not only helps extend lifespan,…
Excess Protein Linked to Development of Parkinson’s Disease
Using serial block face scanning electron microscopy and other technologies, researchers…
Targeting Newly Discovered Pathway Sensitizes Tumors to Radiation and Chemotherapy
In some patients, aggressive cancers can become resistant to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In a paper published in the journal…
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in…
New clue in understanding increased Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have discovered a new piece of the puzzle in understanding why…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
Breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the…
Scientists uncover limits of metabolic flexibility in a skin cancer
Scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research…
Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population
Exposure to arsenic and other toxic metals may accelerate the progression toward diabetes, according to…
UTSW study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure
A protein called torsinA plays a key role in the early development of neurons, determining…
Study recommends nutrition coaching for young athletes
Young athletes face an array of nutritional risks that could hamper their performance, recovery from…
Brain Scans Reveal that Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Is Not a Placebo
Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as…
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts…
Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover…