A team of researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to ‘mismatched’ sections of DNA,…
New research reveals why low oxygen damages the brain
Brain cell dysfunction in low oxygen is, surprisingly, caused by the very same responder system that is intended to be…
Scientists take major step toward Angelman Syndrome gene therapy
Babies born with a faulty maternal copy of the UBE3A gene will develop Angelman syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder with…
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease with skin samples could lead to earlier detection
New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the…
Seeing no longer believing: the manipulation of online images
A peace sign from Martin Luther King, Jr, becomes a rude gesture; dolphins in Venice’s Grand Canal – manipulated or…
Nanogenerator ‘scavenges’ power from their surroundings
Imagine a mobile phone charger that doesn’t need a wireless or mains power source. Or a pacemaker with inbuilt organic…
Vitamin A boosts fat burning in cold conditions
A recent study shows that cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice. This helps convert ‘bad’…
Virtual Reality health appointments can help patients address eating disorders
Research has revealed that Virtual Reality (VR) technology can have significant impact on the validity of remote health appointments for…
Cognitive performance – Better than our predecessors
We employ our cognitive skills daily to assimilate and process information. A new empirical study shows that we do better…
Congress must clarify limits of gene-editing technologies
How the next Congress decides to handle the issue editing human sperm and eggs will affect the science, ethics and…