An analysis has found that half the people pursuing scientific careers at institutions of higher education will depart the field…
Key cellular mechanism that triggers pneumonia in humans
Researchers have demonstrated that influenza virus impairs the immune response to pneumococcus, especially monocyte activity.
Millions of low-risk people with diabetes may be testing their blood sugar too often
For people with Type 2 diabetes, testing blood sugar levels becomes part of everyday life. But a new study suggests…
Your brain on imagination: It’s a lot like reality, study shows
New brain imaging research shows that imagining a threat lights up similar regions as experiencing it does. It suggests imagination…
Optimal blood pressure treatment for stroke patients
Aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good in the long term, according to a…
Sprayable gel could help the body fight off cancer after surgery
A research team has developed a spray gel embedded with immune-boosting drugs that could help lower the risk of cancer…
Some brain tumors may respond to immunotherapy
A new study suggests that a slow-growing brain tumor arising in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) may be…
Dopamine’s yin-yang personality: It’s an upper and a downer
Dopamine has a reputation as the key player in the brain’s reward circuits, making us seek out pleasurable experiences, but…
Buridan’s donkey: Neuroscience resolves medieveal decision-making conundrum
The brain updates its preferences in real-time in order to choose between two equally attractive options, reveals a human neuroimaging…
Editing consciousness: How bereaved people control their thoughts without knowing it
A new study shows that avoidant grievers unconsciously monitor and block the contents of their mind-wandering, a discovery that could…