American culture values the freedom to change and reinvent one’s self. A new study, however, reveals that Americans who do…
Gene variants may increase susceptibility to accumulate Alzheimer’s protein tau
The toxic protein tau is a key biological feature in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Yet the factors…
Assessment of pulmonary function
Assessment of pulmonary function plays a vital role in the investigation and monitoring of patients with and at risk of…
Design of inorganic materials for brain-like computing
Ever wish your computer could think like you do or perhaps even understand you? That future may not be now,…
Can’t sleep? Prebiotics could help
New research shows that animals on a prebiotic diet sleep better and are buffered from the physiological impacts of stress.…
The catch to putting warning labels on fake news
A new study finds disclaimers on some false news stories make people more readily believe other false stories.
For anxious spouses, a baby may be a rival
A new child can spark feelings of jealousy in a person who already fears being abandoned by his or her…
Starve a tumor, feed a cell: How cancers can resist drugs
With drug resistance a major challenge in the fight against cancer, a discovery by biologists could offer new approaches to…
Images of ‘invisible’ holes on cells may jumpstart research
Cellular pores, which were once invisible to biologists, have been imaged for the first time. The resulting insights set the…
Molecule found in oranges could reduce obesity and prevent heart disease and diabetes
Researchers are studying a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which they have shown to drastically reduce…