The promise of flickering light to treat Alzheimer’s takes another step forward in this new study, which reveals stark biochemical…
If cancer were easy, every cell would do it
A new article puts an evolutionary twist on a classic question. Instead of asking why we get cancer, researchers use…
Chemists unveil the structure of an influenza B protein
Chemists have discovered the structure of an influenza B protein called BM2, a finding that could help researchers design drugs…
For complex decisions, narrow options down to two
When choosing between multiple alternatives, people usually focus their attention on the two most promising options. The quicker we do…
Tailor-made vaccines could almost halve rates of serious bacterial disease
New research has found that rates of disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae could be substantially reduced by changing…
A previously unknown mechanism enables bacterial antibiotic resistance
Researchers have described a previously unrecognized mechanism of bacterial transcriptional regulation that is obviously widespread in bacteria. In the future,…
Early life experiences biologically and functionally mature the brain
Experiences early in life have an impact on the brain’s biological and functional development, shows a new study by a…
Exposing a virus’s hiding place reveals new potential vaccine
By figuring out how a common virus hides from the immune system, scientists have identified a potential vaccine to prevent…
Eating red meat and processed meat hikes heart disease, death risk
A large study links red and processed meat with higher risk of heart disease and death. Eating two servings of…
Sound of music: How melodic alarms could reduce morning grogginess
New research suggests melodic alarms could improve alertness, with harsh alarm tones linked to increased levels of morning grogginess.