Researchers have identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood…
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How genetic variation gives rise to differences in mathematical ability
DNA variation in a gene called ROBO1 is associated with early anatomical differences in a brain region that plays a…
Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome
New findings could lead to new therapies for IBD and people who’ve had portions of their bowels removed due to…
A promising discovery could lead to better treatment for Hepatitis C
Virologists have identified a critical role played by a cellular protein in the progression of Hepatitis C virus infection, paving…
Ancient origins of speed control during movement
Movement in animals is complex. Little has been known about how spinal inhibitory interneurons work to silence other neurons and…
COVID-19: Dexamethasone discovery carries treatment implications
A new finding about dexamethasone suggests diabetes and other factors may reduce its potentially lifesaving effectiveness for patients with severe…
Lab-grown mini-lungs mimic the real thing — right down to coronavirus infection
Researchers have developed a lab-grown living lung model that mimics the tiny air sacs of the lungs where coronavirus infection…
How’d we get so picky about friendship late in life? Ask the chimps
When humans age, they tend to favor small circles of meaningful, already established friendships rather than seek new ones. People…
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by a new commentary that explores…
How herpes infection may impair human fetal brain development
Three cell-based models shed light on how herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection, which can spread to the fetal…