Scientists have proposed an addition to the theory of evolution that can explain how and why genes move on chromosomes.…
Supercomputers drive ion transport research
For a long time, nothing. Then all of a sudden, something. Wonderful things in nature can burst on the scene…
Researchers catalog dozens of mutations in crucial brain development gene
An international team of researchers that pooled genetic samples from developmentally disabled patients from around the world has identified dozens…
Biomaterial discovery enables 3D printing of tissue-like vascular structures
An international team of scientists have discovered a new material that can be 3D printed to create tissue-like vascular structures.
Breastfeeding and risks of allergies and asthma
In an Acta Paediatrica study, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 months was linked with a lower risk of respiratory…
Researchers help restore hormonal balance disrupted in metabolic diseases
Many health problems in the developed world stem from the disruption of a delicate metabolic balance between glucose production and…
Decades-old antidepressant may fend off prostate cancer’s return
An antidepressant from the ’50s, repurposed to fight prostate cancer, lowered PSA levels in men with recurrent disease, pilot study…
Household chemical use linked to child language delays
Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely…
New measure for excessive buying problems
Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects…
Novel compound sparks new malaria treatment hope
A novel class of antimalarial compounds that can effectively kill malaria parasites has been developed. In preclinical testing, the compounds…