A new study suggests that the role of yeast, the world’s most basic eukaryotic unicellular organism, may pave the way…
Artificial intelligence applied to the genome identifies an unknown human ancestor
By combining deep learning algorithms and statistical methods, investigators have identified, in the genome of Asian individuals, the footprint of…
Mechanism for leukaemia cell growth revealed, prompting new treatment hopes
A mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth has been discovered by researchers, who believe their findings could help to inform…
New AI can detect urinary tract infections
New AI could identify and help reduce one of the top causes of hospitalization for people living with dementia: urinary…
Engineered light to improve health, food
intentionally controlled light can help regulate human health and productivity by eliciting various hormonal responses. Tailored LED wavelengths and intensities…
First international consensus on fibromuscular dysplasia
The ‘First international consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia’ (FMD) has been published online first today in…
Fighting perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on multiple levels
Over the past several decades, it’s become increasingly recognized that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, are…
‘Statistics anxiety’ is real, and new research suggests targeted ways to handle it
A new study uses an analytical technique called ‘network science’ to determine factors contributing to statistics anxiety among psychology majors.
Schizophrenia can be caused by structural abnormality in adolescent brain associated with genetic risk
Schizophrenia could be caused by a genetic mutation that causes a structural abnormality in the brain during adolescence. Therefore testing…
Vampire bat venom could hold key to new medical treatments
Vampire bats could hold the key to new treatments for a range of serious medical problems, but researchers have hit…