A first-of-its-kind national study has found that a form of brain imaging that detects Alzheimer’s-related ‘plaques’ significantly influenced clinical management…
New approach to repairing damaged peripheral nervous system
A new understanding of cell migration may eventually help in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases — and even allow children…
Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles
New research in rodents reveals for the first time how dopamine changes the function of the brain’s prefrontal cortex. Researchers…
New Bombali ebolavirus found in Kenyan bat
Researchers have identified Bombali ebolavirus in an Angolan free-tailed bat captured in the Taita Hills, southeast Kenya. No ebolaviruses have…
How RNA PoII maintains accurate transcription
Scientists have recently uncovered the mechanisms of how RNA polymerase II performs intrinsic cleavage reaction to proofread RNA transcriptions, shedding…
Breakthrough alpha-ray treatment of cancer without external radiation
Radioactive iodine has been used for treatment of thyroid cancer. However, some thyroid tumors become resistant to iodine treatment. A…
Scientists develop a mouse model for rare brain disease Joubert syndrome
A new mouse model for Joubert syndrome has been developed by scientists who hope it will accelerate research to understand…
Impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
New research reveals the impact of poverty on children’s brain activity. Researchers studied the brain function of children aged between…
Psychological interventions in post-conflict Pakistan evaluated
A new study highlights the effectiveness of a brief group psychological intervention for women affected by anxiety and depression in…
Global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer
Patients with colorectal cancer have the same consistent changes in the gut bacteria across continents, cultures, and diets — a…