Endocannabinoids, signaling molecules produced in the body that share features with chemicals found in marijuana, can shut down genes needed…
Traveling brain waves help detect hard-to-see objects
A team of scientists has uncovered details of the neural mechanisms underlying the perception of objects. They found that patterns…
Mammals share gene pathways that allow zebrafish to grow new eyes
Working with fish, birds and mice, researchers report new evidence that some animals’ natural capacity to regrow neurons is not…
Taking the STING out of MND
Researchers are working towards a potential treatment to slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND). The research team have…
Invisible threat: Listeria in smoked fish
Fish should be a regular component of our diets. It is an important source of biologically high-quality and easily digestible…
Cerenkov luminescence imaging identifies surgical margin status in radical prostatectomy
A new intraoperative imaging technique, Cerenkov luminescence imaging (CLI), can accurately assess surgical margins during radical prostatectomy, according to a…
Advanced prostate cancer has an unexpected weakness that can be targeted by drugs
Researchers reported that the SUCLA2 gene is frequently involved in the deletion of the tumor suppressor gene RB1 in advanced…
Feline friendly? How to build rap-paw with your cat
A team of psychologists have discovered a new way for humans to bond with cats.
Cortex-wide variation of neuronal cellular energy levels depending on the sleep-wake states
The brain is assumed to exert homeostatic functions to always keep the cellular energy status constant, this has not been…
Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy
An international research team including the University of Adelaide has found further evidence that rare gene mutations can cause cerebral…