In a new study, researchers have discovered two important functions of a protein called RTEL1 during cell division. The researchers…
How memory function could be preserved after brain injury
A new study examining the effect of the immune receptor known as Toll-like Receptor 4, or TLR4, on how memory…
Team shares blueprint for adapting academic research center to SARS-CoV-2 testing lab
In a new article, researchers describe how they adapted their lab to test patient samples for SARS-CoV-2, and they provide…
Fluoride in water is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma
The results of a new study demonstrated that community water fluoridation is not associated with increased risk of osteosarcoma.
Acute stress may slow down the spread of fears
Psychologists find that we are less likely to amplify fears in social exchange if we are stressed.
Little skates could hold the key to cartilage therapy in humans
Unlike humans and other mammals, the skeletons of sharks, skates, and rays are made entirely of cartilage and they continue…
AI techniques in medical imaging may lead to incorrect diagnoses
Machine learning and AI are highly unstable in medical image reconstruction, and may lead to false positives and false negatives,…
Genes may play a role in weight gain from birth control
A woman’s genetic make-up may cause her to gain weight when using a popular form of birth control.
What we can’t see can help us find things
Anyone who’s ever tried to find something in a hurry knows how helpful it is to think about the lost…
COVID-19 may compound the social and economic burdens of Parkinson’s disease
Evidence from past epidemics and preclinical research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have a long-lasting impact on the pandemic…