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…
A satisfying romantic relationship may improve breast cancer survivors’ health
Study finds link between happy partnership, reduced stress and lower inflammation Breast cancer survivors in…
Carrying Naloxone Can Save Lives but Newly Abstinent Opioid Users Resist
Opioids are the main driver of fatal drug overdoses in the United States, according to…
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…
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…
‘Trust hormone’ oxytocin helps old muscle work like new, study finds
The healthy muscle tissue on the left is from a young mouse.…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…