Researchers have discovered that breast cancer stem cells can shift between cell surface molecules CD44s and CD44v via alternative splicing…
Whopping big viruses prey on human gut bacteria
Sequencing gut microbiomes typically turns up new microbes and other denizens of the intestinal tract, including viruses or phages that…
Tiny eye movements affect how we see contrast
Researchers previously believed contrast sensitivity function — the minimum level of black and white that a person needs to detect…
Study uncovers why heart attack triggers arrhythmia in some, explores potential treatment
A team of researchers has identified a genetic pathway that causes some individuals to develop an abnormal heart rhythm, or…
For endangered lemurs, internet fame has a dark side
A ring-tailed lemur named Sefo became an internet sensation in 2016 when a video of him demanding back scratches from…
Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation recommend a new class of blood thinners to help prevent stroke
Newer anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), are recommended over the traditional warfarin to prevent stroke in people…
Making ‘sense’ of the ‘cart before the horse’ in mammalian cells
Researchers show that antisense RNA can mediated the formation of fusion genes.
Faulty ‘brake’ interferes with heart muscle’s ability to contract and relax
A study in human and mouse heart cells identifies a faulty molecular brake in the most common form of hypertrophic…
Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia
Researchers are developing a series of drug compounds that have shown promise in treating acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood…
Brain biomarkers could help identify those at risk of severe PTSD
A study has shed light on the neurocomputational contributions to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans. The…