Researchers can now see how the two sides of the living brain mirror each other thanks to a new combination-imaging…
Meet B. fragilis, a bacterium that moves into your gut and evolves to make itself at home
Researchers have analyzed population genomics and metagenomics to investigate the microbiome evolution of Bacteroides fragilis, one of the most prevalent…
Playing video games generally not harmful to boys’ social development
A new longitudinal study conducted in Norway looked at how playing video games affects the social skills of 6- to…
How ‘superbug’ E. coli clones take over human gut
A ‘superbug’ clone of E. coli has evolved to prevent itself from becoming so dominant that it could potentially wipe…
Scientists propose new theory on Alzheimer’s, amyloid connection
‘Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer’s or is it just an accomplice?’ Researchers devised a multi-functional reporter for…
Proofreading the book of life: Gene editing made safer
A new method renders the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 ‘immunosilent,’ potentially allowing the editing and repair of genes to be…
How Gay Are You?
A new film explores the many shades of human sexuality.
How Gay Are You?
A new film explores the many shades of human sexuality.
Is Sex by Deception a Form of Rape?
Laws are seeking to elucidate the problem of “rape by fraud.”
Researchers find high-risk genes for schizophrenia
Using a unique computational ‘framework’ they developed, a team of scientist cyber-sleuths has identified 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia.