Researchers discuss the idea that bacteria, viruses or other infectious pathogens may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Using ‘organs-on-a-chip’ to model complicated diseases
Biological engineers have created a multitissue model that lets them study the relationships between different organs and the immune system…
Where you live may influence your baby’s behavior
Infants from rural families tend to display negative emotions such as anger and frustration more frequently than their urban counterparts,…
Blood platelets trigger events that cause organ damage after heart surgery
Damage to kidneys and other organs after heart surgery is not so much triggered by the surgical repair of the…
Ball-and-chain inactivation of ion channels visualized by cryo-electron microscopy
Ion channels, which allow potassium and sodium ions to flow in and out of cells, are crucial in neuronal ‘firing’…
Patients with exercise-related hyponatremia advised to ‘drink to thirst’
Hyponatremia is a condition of low sodium concentration in the blood. Prolonged overhydration during exercise is the primary cause of…
Bacteria cause problems for genetic research
A puzzling modification of DNA that is typical in bacteria does not occur in humans or other mammals. This has…
A new window into psychosis
A recent study in mice led a team of researchers in Japan to believe that psychosis may be caused by…
Childhood obesity linked to higher risk of anxiety, depression and premature death
Two new studies underscore health risks associated with childhood obesity. Children with obesity have a three times higher risk of…
New technique ‘prints’ cells to create diverse biological environments
With the help of photolithography and programmable DNA, researchers have created a new technique that can rapidly ‘print’ two-dimensional arrays…