A study has shown a new drug — originally developed to tackle the scarring of organ tissue — could help…
CRISPR-HOT: A new tool to ‘color’ specific genes and cells
Researchers have developed a new genetic tool to label specific genes in human organoids, or mini organs. They used this…
Blood test method may predict Alzheimer’s protein deposits in brain
Researchers report an advance in the development of a blood test that could help detect pathological Alzheimer’s disease in people…
The neural basis of sensory hypersensitivity
A study reveals a neural circuit that appears to underlie sensory hypersensitivity in a mouse model of autism, offering a…
Role culture plays in feeling sick
Scientists think that a person’s values may shape views on ”socially appropriate sickness.” This has implications for how individuals may…
Length of pregnancy alters the child’s DNA
Researchers have mapped the relationship between length of pregnancy and chemical DNA changes in more than 6,000 newborn babies. For…
Exercise advice for spinal cord injury
An expert says a major barrier to physical activity for people with a spinal cord injury is a lack of…
Egg stem cells do not exist, new study shows
Researchers have analyzed all cell types in the human ovary and found that the hotly debated so-called egg stem cells…
Not a ‘math person’? You may be better at learning to code than you think
New research finds that a natural aptitude for learning languages is a stronger predictor of learning to program than basic…
GPS for chromosomes: Reorganization of the genome during development
The spatial arrangement of genetic material within the cell nucleus plays an important role in the development of an organism.…