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 one in five people nationwide.…
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…
Headspace invaders: How mosquito-borne viruses breach the brain’s defenses
Mosquito-borne viruses can cause more than fevers and joint pain. In severe cases, they invade…
More school, more challenging assignments add up to higher IQ scores
More schooling -- and the more mentally challenging problems tackled in those schools -- may…
Optogenetics used to kick start gene that plays role in neural defects
Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine scientists were able to force an epigenetic reaction that turns on and…
Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer
With their “T-REX” method, DNA embedded in the polymer could be used for long-term storage of genomes or digital data…
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy may improve chronic low back pain
The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few…
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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…
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…
New AI tool helps match enzymes to substrates
A new artificial intelligence-powered tool can help researchers determine how well an enzyme fits with…
Deforestation can cause eight-fold increase in flood event risk, says report
New research, based on forest fires in Australia, proves there is a significantly higher risk…
Low-cost ketamine treatment for depression found to be effective long term
A new study shows longer-term use of generic ketamine for severe depression is safe and…
Engineered “natural killer” cells could help fight cancer
One of the newest weapons that scientists have developed against cancer is a type of…