Researchers have identified a pair of proteins believed to be critical for spreading, or metastasizing, breast cancer to bone.
Bacteria trapped — and terminated — by graphene filter
Chemists transform their laser-induced graphene into an air filter that not only traps pathogens but also kills them with a…
The cholera bacterium can steal up to 150 genes in one go
Scientists have discovered that predatory bacteria like the cholera pathogen can steal up to 150 genes in one go from…
Medical News Today: Deep brain stimulation can be effective for severe depression
A study that gathered data for at least 8 years has shown that deep brain stimulation can have a robust,…
CTE risk, severity increases with years playing American football
The risk and severity of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases with the number of years playing American football according…
Surprise contributor to multiple sclerosis
The discovery suggests new avenues for devising treatments and is a vital step toward finding a cure.
Navigating ‘Neuralville’: Virtual town helps map brain functions
Experiments showed that the brain’s parahippocampal place area is involved in recognizing a particular kind of place, while the brain’s…
Young infants with fever may be more likely to develop infections
Infants with a high fever may be at increased risk for infections, according to new research.
Large genome-wide association study illuminates genetic risk factors for gout
Researchers, using a method called genome-wide association study, have illuminated the genetic underpinnings of high serum urate, the blood condition…
How to make conservation initiatives more contagious
New research shows conservation initiatives often spread like diseases, helping scientists and policymakers design programmes more likely to be taken…