Exosomes are key to the SOS signal that the heart muscle sends out after a heart attack. Exosomes in the…
It’s not your fault — Your brain is self-centered
You’re in the middle of a conversation and suddenly turn away because you heard your name. While this ‘cocktail party…
Amazon Pulls 2 Books That Promote Unscientific Autism ‘Cures’
The online retailer’s move follows recent efforts by Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest to limit the availability of anti-vaccination and other…
Determining what binds to mucus
The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn’t just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed…
Families and schools may play key roles in promoting adolescent self-confidence
Self-confidence is critical for teens as they prepare for the challenges of adulthood, and both families and schools may together…
Differences in brain activity in children with anhedonia
Researchers have identified changes in brain connectivity and brain activity during rest and reward anticipation in children with anhedonia, a…
New cell subtypes classified in mouse brain
An international team has created a new way to classify neurons in the mouse brain. The approach is revealing new…
Machine learning tracks moving cells
Scientists can now study the migration of label-free cells at unprecedented resolution, a feat with applications across biology, disease research,…
Hematopoietic stem cells: Making blood thicker than water
A team revealed that Ragnase-1 is a key regulator of the self-renewal and differentiation of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells.…
Secrets of early life revealed from less than half a teaspoon of blood
A global team of scientists have mapped the developmental pathway of a newborn’s life for the first time. The research,…