A team of scientists is shedding new light on the gene regulatory pathways activated by cortisol, a hormone secreted in…
Designed antiviral proteins inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in the lab
Computer-designed miniproteins have now been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The lead…
New tracking technology will help fight rhino poaching in Namibia
Interactive software that ‘reads’ and analyzes footprints left by black rhinoceroses can be used to monitor the movements of the…
Biological roots for teen risk-taking: Uneven brain growth
Why do some adolescents take more risks than others? Research suggests that two centers in the brain, one which makes…
As collegiate esports become more professional, women are being left out
A new study finds the rapidly growing field of collegiate esports is effectively becoming a two-tiered system, with club-level programs…
New way to target some rapidly dividing cancer cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed
Scientists say they have found a new way to kill some multiplying human breast cancer cells by selectively attacking the…
Artificial intelligence aids gene activation discovery
Scientists have long known that human genes are activated through instructions delivered by the precise order of our DNA. With…
How AI-controlled sensors could save lives in ‘smart’ hospitals and homes
Interdisciplinary researchers nationwide are developing AI systems that would go into hospital rooms and elder care homes, to weave ‘ambient…
Restless nature of human spinal cord revealed by non-invasive functional imaging
Scientists have developed a non-invasive technique for unraveling the complex dynamics generated by spinal cord circuits to unprecedented detail, a…
Generic cholesterol drugs save Medicare billions of dollars
The switch from brand name to generic cholesterol medications that occurred between 2014 and 2018 has saved Medicare billions of…