Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as…
Molecules with strong anti-Zika virus potential
Scientists have created a molecule with both strong anti-Zika properties and low toxicity to animal cells.
Interparental aggression often co-occurs with aggression toward kids
Parents in the midst of a psychologically or physically aggressive argument tend to also be aggressive with their children, according…
How do muscle and tendon connections last a lifetime?
Muscles are connected to tendons to power animal movements such as running, swimming or flying. During development, these muscle-tendon attachments…
Magnetic nanoparticles can ‘burn’ cancer cells
Among emerging cancer therapies, one approach is based on hyperthermia. In a new study, researchers show that tumor cells’ specific…
How a major tumor suppressor pathway becomes deactivated
The Hippo pathway is an important biological tumor suppressor program that controls cell growth and organ size in humans. Cancer…
Supporting HIV-affected couples trying to conceive
Timed vaginal insemination is a safe, effective way to help HIV-affected couples conceive, finds a new pilot study in Kenya…
Associating colors with vowels? Almost all of us do!
Does [a:] as in ‘baa’ sound more green or more red? And is [i:] as in ‘beet’ light or dark…
New genetic information behind urogenital track anomalies
Researchers have developed a new mouse model of congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract and disease progression.
Immunotherapy kicks and kills HIV by exploiting a common virus
In a first on the quest to cure HIV, scientists report that they’ve developed an all-in-one immunotherapy approach that not…