These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Cancer Cell Metabolism Yields New Insights on Leukemia
University of Rochester Medical Center scientists have proposed a new reason why acute myeloid…
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…
Scientists Gain New Understanding of Alzheimer’s Trigger
A highly toxic beta-amyloid – a protein that exists in the brains of Alzheimer's disease victims – has been…
How cell identity is preserved when cells divide
MIT study suggests 3D folding of the genome is key to cells’ ability to store and pass on “memories” of…
Psychologists study mental health and social impacts of COVID-19
Psychologists at the University of Sheffield have launched a study of the…
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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…
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…
These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water,…
Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit
Imagine this scenario: Two people cheat on their partners with each other and then leave…
QIMR Berghofer cell therapy saving lives of immunocompromised patients
A powerful immunotherapy that targets out-of-control viral infections has saved the lives of dozens of…
New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions
Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and…
RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Georgia Tech’s Francesca Storici, has discovered a previously…
Mapping Protein Interactions to Fight Lung Cancer: Coskun Pioneering New Field of Research
As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a…
QIMR Berghofer research leads to new treatment for potentially deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease
A discovery by QIMR Berghofer researchers has led to the development and approval of a…
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows
There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles…