Clues to Alzheimer’s disease may be hiding in our ‘junk’ DNA
When most of us think of DNA, we have a vague idea it’s made up of genes that give us…
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…
Clouds in the head
A new model of the brain's thought processes explains the apparently chaotic activity patterns of…
Rating the Planet’s Oceans
The most comprehensive assessment conducted by the Ocean Health Index rates the Earth’s oceans at…
Promising Drug a ‘New Paradigm’ for Treating Leukemia
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a compound that delays leukemia in mice and effectively…
National Chemistry Week reminds us of the significance of chemistry
Chemistry, often hailed as the cornerstone of scientific disciplines, plays a pivotal role in our daily existence, influencing the food…
Dangerous nitrogen pollution could be halved
The most important fertilizer for producing food is, at the same time,…
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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…
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…
Clues to Alzheimer’s disease may be hiding in our ‘junk’ DNA
When most of us think of DNA, we have a vague idea it’s made up…
Helping young adults rethink uncertainty reduces anxiety and depression: study
A single 20 to 30-minute online course can help young adults become more tolerant of…
New Online Tool Detects Drug Exposure Directly from Patient Samples
Doctors and researchers try to understand what medications a person has taken by asking patients…
Genetic Study Links Impulsive Decision Making to a Wide Range of Health and Psychiatric Risks
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay…
Research in Mice Reveals Brain Cells That Drive—And Prevent—Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions in America, affecting about…
Pioneering therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images
A pioneering therapy targeting distressing and disturbing mental images for people with psychosis could lead…
Brainwave study sheds light on cause of ‘hearing voices’
A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet…
‘Clearly something else is happening’: why bacteria aren’t the only explanation for stomach cancer
For doctors in training, death becomes a familiar part of hospital life — but every…