Houston Methodist researchers identify an immunotherapy target to combat glioblastomas
HOUSTON-(April 5, 2022) – Houston Methodist researchers have identified the genetic and molecular fingerprints of different cancer and immune cells ...
Decoding the molecular clock that controls neurogenesis in the visual center of Drosophila
The nervous system is made up of diverse cells that arise from progenitors in a specific time-dependent pattern. In a ...
Newly identified neutrophil subset is a promising therapeutic target
Using a protein nanoparticle they designed, scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified two distinct subtypes of neutrophils ...
The pleasant smell of wet soil indicates danger to bacteria-eating worms, Concordia researchers find
The smell of geosmin is unmistakable: it’s the odour that permeates the air after a summer rain squall or fills ...
Study reveals the science behind those irresistible puppy-dog eyes
Philadelphia (April 5, 2022) – Can’t resist your pup’s adoring expression when he begs for a treat? A new study ...
Reproductive factors and dementia risk
Pregnancy, long reproductive span, and older age at menopause are associated with a lower risk of dementia in women, according ...
How left brain asymmetry is related to reading ability
Researchers led by Mark Eckert at the Medical University of South Carolina, United States, report that two seemingly opposing theories ...
Blueberry extract may aid wound healing
Philadelphia (April 2, 2022)—Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. ...
A prune—or six—a day may keep inflammation at bay
Philadelphia (April 2, 2022)—A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, ...
CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine are using new advances in CRISPR gene-editing technology to uncover new biology that could lead to ...
University of Kentucky patient, domestic violence survivor triumphs, one step at a time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2022) — “Deep breaths, April. Deep breaths.” Credit: Mark Cornelison | University of Kentucky Photo LEXINGTON, Ky. (April ...
Monkeys routinely consume fruit containing alcohol, shedding light on our own taste for booze
For 25 years, UC Berkeley biologist Robert Dudley has been intrigued by humans' love of alcohol. In 2014, he wrote ...
Cellular structure of the human metathalamus revealed in novel 3D map
The human metathalamus is extremely important for relaying auditory and visual signals to the rest of the brain. However, a ...
Gene linked to hearing in humans also linked to touch in sea anemones
An international team of investigators, including several researchers in biological sciences from the U of A, have published a paper ...
Penn researchers discover new cell type in human lung with regenerative properties
PHILADELPHIA— A new type of cell that resides deep within human lungs and may play a key role in human ...
Study shows: Fish can calculate
Cichlids and stingrays can perform simple addition and subtraction in the number range of one to five. This has been ...
Are COVID-19-linked arrhythmias caused by viral damage to the heart’s pacemaker cells?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within ...
Immune system ‘sentinel’ cells key to maintaining and regulating response to immunotherapy
The presence of dendritic cells, so-called ‘sentinel’ immune cells, is vital to maintain and regulate the balance of the body’s immune ...
3D facial analysis shows biologic basis for gender-affirming surgery
Gender-affirming facial surgery (GFS) is pursued by transgender individuals who desire facial features that better reflect their gender identity. Until ...
Tulane University study shows COVID-19’s lingering impacts on the brain
COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don’t fully understand how the disease targets ...
