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…
Study: Football offensive linemen should start plays upright to avoid hits to the head
Repetitive hits to the head can cause brain damage without actually leading to a concussion,…
New target for anticancer drugs: RNA
Most of today’s anticancer drugs target the DNA or proteins in tumor cells, but a new discovery by University of…
Rice breakthrough could make automated dosing systems universal
Synthetic biologists’ hack blood-glucose reaction to create chemotherapy detector Rice University synthetic biologists have found a way to piggyback on…
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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…
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…