By introducing a gene variant associated with autism into monkeys, researchers hope to study treatment options for severe neurodevelopmental disorders.
A gut feeling: Microbiome changes may mean early detection of colorectal cancer
Most sporadic colorectal cancers can develop over decades. Recent studies showed that the gut microbiome has possible diagnostic potential for…
Nuclear pore complex outer rings: No longer ‘one size fits all’
In eukaryotic cells, molecules can only move into or out of the nucleus through specialized channels called nuclear pore complexes…
Potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease
Apolipoproten E (apoeE) is a major genetic risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease, yet it tends to be…
First blood-brain barrier chip using stem cells
Researchers have, for the first time, duplicated a patient’s blood-brain barrier (BBB), creating a human BBB chip with stem cells,…
Promising treatment for shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury
Researchers have reported the first case of successful, long-term relief of chronic refractory shoulder pain in a wheelchair user with…
‘Five star’ hospitals often provide fewer services than other hospitals, new data suggests
If you’re looking for a top-notch hospital with a wide range of services, narrowing your list to hospitals with a…
Ideal areas and timing for biological control of invasive stink bug
Biological control of the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that devastates gardens and crops, would be more effective…
New gene editor harnesses jumping genes for precise DNA integration
Scientists have developed a gene-editing tool — using jumping genes — that inserts any DNA sequence into the genome without…
Food access near schools and homes illuminated for children in New York city
A study of nearly 800,000 schoolchildren in New York City shows that Black, Hispanic, and Asian students live and go…