Protein that promotes ‘cell-suicide’ could revolutionize eye cancer treatment
New research from the University of Liverpool has identified the role of a specific protein in the human body that...
The balancing act: An enzyme that links endocytosis to membrane recycling
Credit: NCBS Communications Office All cells have surface membranes, and this membrane is especially important in the light-sensitive cells of...
Obesity: Tiny fat-burning molecule might help fight giant problem
A small molecule could provide valuable help in combating the global epidemic of obesity. When it was fed to obese...
No peeking: Humans play computer game using only direct brain stimulation
Loading video... Credit: Cognition and Cortical Dynamics Laboratory Neural Systems Laboratory, University of Washington In the Matrix film series, Keanu...
New book offers usability ‘expert over your shoulder’
Credit: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society The Human Factors and Ergonomics has just released Usability Assessment: How to Measure the...
Pathway linked to slower aging also fuels brain cancer
Credit: Amit Gujar and Albert H. Kim While a particular metabolic pathway shows potential to slow down the aging process,...
Princeton study uses ‘Sherlock’ to reveal how shared experiences shape our memories
We tend to think of our memories as unique, but a Princeton University-led study shows that memories are often shared...
NTU scientists build new ultrasound device using 3-D printing technology
Credit: NTU Singapore Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new ultrasound device that produces sharper...
New discovery at heart of healthy cereals
Credit: (c) QAAFI-UQ A new discovery at the University of Queensland could help reduce heart disease and boost nutrition security...
Study: Hospital nutrition program shortens patient stays and reduces readmissions
FOUR ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS FOLLOWED MORE THAN 1,200 ADULTS AT-RISK OF MALNUTRITION DURING THEIR STAY1 STUDY CONFIRMS THE NEED...
Researchers discover a new gatekeeper controlling T cell release into the bloodstream
Oakland, CA (December 6, 2016) - A team of scientists led by Julie Saba, MD, PhD at UCSF Benioff Children's...
Expectation versus reality in the acceptance of self-driving cars
As interest in the development of automated cars increases, public and media attention has focused on the speculative benefit of...
New telescope chip offers clear view of alien planets
Scientists have developed a new optical chip for a telescope that enables astronomers to have a clear view of alien...
Study of wild plants contribute to understanding of high risks associated with a warming climate
Credit: Elizabeth Waters New research, published today in Botany, investigates how well native California wild mustard species withstand increasing temperatures...
Longest-living animal gives up ocean climate secrets
A study of the longest-living animal on Earth, the quahog clam, has provided researchers with an unprecedented insight into the...
Growing mosquito populations linked to urbanization and DDT’s slow decay
Credit: Ary Faraji Mosquito populations have increased as much as ten-fold over the past five decades in New York, New...
New application of existing drug offers personalized therapy for lung cancer
Credit: James Hall/Oxford University A subset of lung tumours is exquisitely sensitive to a class of recently approved anti-cancer drugs....
Brain blocks new memory formation on waking to safeguard consolidation of existing memories
Throughout our waking lives we are exposed to a continuous stream of stimuli and experiences. Some of these experiences trigger...
Federal report recommends teaching self-regulation in schools
Credit: Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. A new federal report recommends that schools emphasize building children's "self-regulation" skills in...
Missing 1-2 hours of sleep doubles crash risk
Credit: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 6, 2016)- Drivers who miss between one to two hours of...
