Research into neuropsychiatric disorders has taken an innovative turn with the discovery that specific risk genes associated with schizophrenia might…
Enzyme Discovery Could Revolutionize Cancer Immunotherapy
Researchers at ASTAR’s Genome Institute of Singapore (ASTAR GIS) have uncovered a key discovery in the ongoing battle against cancer,…
Study Reveals Dynamic Brain Changes in Women During Pregnancy and Postpartum
A pioneering study led by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), in collaboration with renowned institutions like the…
LentiMPRA Reveals Widespread Cell-Type Specificity of Enhancers Across the Human Genome
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature, an international team of researchers has made significant progress in understanding…
New Protein Storage Technique Could Revolutionize Drug and Vaccine Distribution
A groundbreaking discovery from researchers at Penn State University promises to revolutionize how protein-based drugs and vaccines are stored and…
Engineered Bacteria Deliver Cancer Drugs with Precision
A team of scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Ernest Pharmaceuticals has made significant strides in developing a…
New Probes Illuminate Cholesterol’s Role in Alzheimer’s
The search for answers to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders remains one of the most significant challenges in brain…
Personalized Brain Models Reveal Individual Differences in Neural Dynamics
The human brain is one of the most complex and advanced structures known to science. With its 86 billion neurons…
Thinking You Sleep Badly? You Might Be Wrong
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed surprising discrepancies between individuals’ subjective perceptions of their sleep and objective, clinical…
The Fascinating Differences Between Anhingas and Double-Crested Cormorants
Florida’s waterways are home to many iconic wildlife species, and among the most visible are two distinct types of waterbirds—the…
Bioelectric Fields Drive Neural Crest Cell Migration During Embryonic Development
Cell movement is fundamental to the development of multicellular organisms. Whether it’s the formation of tissues, the development of organs,…
The Mystery of Microbial “Breathing”
Oxygen is essential for most living organisms, fueling cellular processes by acting as the final electron acceptor in the chain…
DNA and RNA Epigenetics Work Together
Our genes contain all the instructions our bodies need to function properly. They encode information essential for everything from cell…
Freshwater Crisis: 24% of Species at Risk of Extinction
Freshwater ecosystems, which cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, play an indispensable role in sustaining life on our planet.…
Dual-Reactor System Converts CO2 into Single-Cell Protein for Food and Feed
A team of engineers from several institutions in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that could serve as a…
Exploring the Historical Significance of the Alexander Mosaic
In 333 BCE, an epic battle unfolded near the small Pinarus River, now lying on the modern-day borders of Turkey…
Mapping the Role of Interleukin-1 in Brain Function and Disease
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a potent cytokine, or signaling molecule, that plays a critical role in regulating immune responses, inflammation, and…
Antibodies Targeting Immune Complexes Discovered in Response to HIV Vaccines
Many vaccines work by introducing a part of a virus or its protein to the body, allowing the immune system…
New Hope for Rare Liver Cancer in Young People
Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) is an exceptionally rare form of liver cancer, mounting an unexpected and intense attack on children,…
Global Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Models in People Living with HIV
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as the world’s leading cause of both morbidity and mortality, with an increased threat to vulnerable…