The muscles in bats’ wings are much cooler than the muscles in their core, a new study finds — and…
Cancer drugs don’t always work as intended, researchers warn
Researchers have shown that 10 different cancer drugs being given to about 1,000 human patients in clinical trials kill cancer…
A diabetes drug promotes brain repair — but it only works in females
Study finds that the diabetes drug metformin, known to promote brain repair, can also help restore cognitive function in adult…
FDA phase 1 trial shows hydrogel to repair heart is safe to inject in humans — a first
Scientists successfully conducted a first-in-human, FDA-approved Phase 1 clinical trial of an injectable hydrogel that aims to repair damage and…
Why young females with obesity are at early risk for cardiovascular disease
In the face of obesity, the sex hormone progesterone that helps females get and stay pregnant appears to also put…
Scientists identify gene as master regulator in schizophrenia
Using computational tools to investigate gene transcription networks in large collections of brain tissues, a scientific team has identified a…
Bioengineers explore cardiac tissue remodeling after aortic valve replacement procedures
Researchers have developed biomaterial-based ‘mimics’ of heart tissues to measure patients’ responses to an aortic valve replacement procedure, offering new…
Social media use by teens linked to internalizing behaviors
A new study found that adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely…
Professors examine what influences healthy, sustainable food choices
A team of marketing professors have studied the sensory impact of food and the evolution of healthy eating.
Meet the molecule that helps stressed cells decide between life and death
Scientists have identified a molecule that plays a pivotal role in determining the fate of cells under stress, much like…