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Brain clock ticks differently in autism
Credit: RIKEN The neural 'time windows' in certain small brain areas contribute to the complex cognitive symptoms of autism, new...
No association between antiepileptic drug use and dementia
No association between antiepileptic drug use and dementia risk found in over 100,000 patients followed in general and neuropsychiatrist practices...
University of Konstanz gains new insights into development of the human immune system
Scientists at the University of Konstanz identify fierce competition between the human immune system and bacterial pathogensCredit: Electron Microscopy Centre...
Is using marijuana in adolescence associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety or suicidal behavior later in life?
Bottom Line: Marijuana is commonly used by teenagers but not much is known about how that use might impact mood and...
Undersea gases could superheat the planet
Carbon reservoirs on the ocean bottom caused global warming before -- and could do it again, according to research by...
Cryofixation and electron tomography reveals novel compartment in arbuscular mycorrhiza
Discovery may be key to understanding nutrient and water uptake in crops ST. LOUIS, MO, February 13, 2019 - Agricultural...
Movement impairments in autism could be reversible
Scientists uncover underlying genetic mechanism that leads to motor issues in autism spectrum disorders Researchers from Cardiff University have established...
New wheelchair design: A hand gear for better ergonomics
Using biomedical modelling, researchers at TU Wien have developed a completely new type of wheelchair; specially designed handles make the...
Human antiviral 'GS-441524' shows great promise against this infectious disease of cats
Credit: Adel Gastle The emergence of exotic diseases such as Ebola and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) in people has...
Customized mix of materials for three-dimensional micro- and nanostructures
New process combines 3D laser lithography with microfluidics -- publication in Science AdvancesCredit: Figure: Frederik Mayer, INT/KIT Three-dimensional structures on...
Fate of meerkats tied to seasonal climate effects
Credit: UZH The effects of climate change are especially obvious in arid environments where resources are scarce and subject to...
No stink bugs allowed: Study shows size of gaps needed for invasion
Openings less than 3-by-7 millimeters prevent most brown marmorated stink bugs from enteringCredit: Mohammed El Damir, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0...
New clue in curious case of cassowary casque
200-year-old mystery surrounding iconic Australian bird A team of Australian scientists has completed research that could help solve a 200-year-old...
Bioluminescent deep-sea creatures illuminate the effectiveness of new cancer therapies
A study by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC presents a new, less expensive and more accurate...
Newly discovered turtle species is facing extinction
Credit: Thomas Ziegler For decades, it has been assumed that the Chinese Softshell Turtles from East Asia all belonged to...
When good cells go bad: Regulating the ms-causing properties of Th17 cells
An international study group led by researchers from Osaka University identifies a protein regulator responsible for inducing the pathogenic properties...
Poultry probiotic to tackle global disease in anti-biotic fight
A probiotic aimed at eliminating a disease which costs the world poultry industry $6 billion a year is being developed...
Five women scientists in developing countries win 2019 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards
Early-career researchers living and working in Bangladesh, Bolivia, the Gambia, Nepal and Palestine have been recognized for their work in...
New therapy for aggressive blood cancer discovered
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common form of acute leukemia. It is characterized by an increase of malignant...
Sensitive sensor detects Down syndrome DNA
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Down syndrome is the most common birth defect, occurring once in...
