Madariaga virus (MADV), or South American eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has — until now — been found primarily in…
Bacteria help discover human cancer-causing proteins
Researchers applied an unconventional approach that used bacteria to discover human proteins that can lead to DNA damage and promote…
A human model to test implants for cataract surgery
New research uses an improved laboratory model to simulate cataract surgery on human donor eyes.
Targeting an RNA-binding protein to fight aging
Researchers have found that the RNA-binding protein PUM2 contributes to the accumulation of defective mitochondria, a key feature of the…
New role for brain’s support cells in controlling circadian rhythms
A new study has found that astrocytes, previously thought of as just supporting neurons in regulating circadian rhythms, can actually…
Using genetics of human fat cells to predict response to anti-diabetes drugs
Researchers have demonstrated — using fat cells derived from human stem cells — that individual genetic variation can be used…
Researchers reveal active-state structure of popular drug target for blood pressure
Researchers have mapped the active-state structure of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor, the target of widely prescribed drugs to…
Men and women remember pain differently
Scientists increasingly believe that one of the driving forces in chronic pain — the number one health problem in both…
Disconnect between brain’s dopamine system and cocaine addiction
Researchers have revealed significant insight into cocaine addiction, a phenomenon which has grown significantly in the United States since 2015.
Bioinspired nanoscale drug delivery method
Researchers have developed a novel way to deliver drugs and therapies into cells at the nanoscale without causing toxic effects…