Centriole instability might contribute to some cases of microcephaly
Centrioles are cylindrical structures involved in the generation of microtubules—fibers inside of cells that form a network to provide structure and shape to cells and...
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Lung model proves viability of spectroscopy technique
Take a nice, deep breath. Now imagine your lungs: myriad airways like branches, each with tiny alveoli like leaves. This alveolar structure is key to...
Recognizing familiar faces relies on a neural code shared across brains
The ability to recognize familiar faces is fundamental to social interaction. This process provides visual information and activates social and personal knowledge about a person...
Study shows how 1.5°C temperature rise can cause significant changes in coastal species
A temperature increase of around 1.5°C – just under the maximum target agreed at the COP23 Paris meeting in 2017 – can have a marked...
In Covid-19 vaccinated people, those with prior infection likely to have more antibodies
In what is believed to be one of the largest studies of its kind, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2...
Discover the truth about hormones & your health in new, myth-busting podcast series
Hormones: The Inside Story, the podcast series uncovering the facts about hormones and health with an expert-led, myth-busting and entertaining format, is back for a second...
Establishing a chest wall injury center provides long-awaited answers
Traditional treatment for broken ribs often centers on rest, time, and pain management, but what has become evident in recent years is that such passive...
Uncovering the secrets behind Earth’s first major mass extinction
We all know that the dinosaurs died in a mass extinction. But did you know that there were other mass extinctions? There are five most...
B.C. researchers develop new test to diagnose aggressive childhood brain tumours
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer, in partnership with BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), have developed a new test...
Novel inhibitor discovered for B-cell Lymphomas treatment
A potent and selective enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitor IHMT-EZH2-115 was recently discovered by researchers led by Prof. LIU Qingsong from Hefei Institutes of Physical...
Unique algae, salamander relationship to be explored for medical potential
An unexpected duo, salamanders and algae, may offer a key to unlock medical solutions. New research led by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will examine...
Is bacteria the future of oil spill and radioactive waste cleanup? (video)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2021 — The Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 released millions of tons of oil into the ocean. As governments and the oil...
3D printing frames a restoration for coral
Coral restoration could become easier and quicker with the use of 3D printing. As the technology matures, it could be used to rapidly and reliably...
Hollings collaborates on two studies showing how to boost immunotherapy effectiveness for patients with oral-cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Two new studies revealed that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy given before surgery was safe and effective for patients with oral-cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) and identified potential...
Dopamine’s many roles, explained
Among the neurotransmitters in the brain, dopamine has gained an almost mythical status. Decades of research have established its contribution to several seemingly unrelated brain...
