Researchers developed a cable-free recording method that can measure brain activity associated with social behavior in mice. The method was…
Stem cell identity unmasked by single cell sequencing technology
Scientists have revealed the difference between a stem cell and other blood vessel cells using gene-sequencing technology.
GWAS identifies new risk loci for harmful alcohol use
A genome-wide association study has identified five new genetic risk loci that can pass on risk for harmful alcohol use…
Newly discovered mechanism reveals how Parkinson’s disease can spread between brain cells
Tiny channels between nerve cells are involved in a newly discovered mechanism of how Parkinson’s disease can spread throughout the…
Signalling protein discovery may lead to drug-based therapies to treat hyperparathyroidism
Researchers discover protein that protects parathyroid glands from excessive growth, suggesting potential drug-based strategies to treat hyperparathyroidism and other relevant…
You’re having a heart attack; why not ask for help?
A perceived inability to act on symptoms could signify a life-threatening situation, according to new research. Most deaths from heart…
How stress leads to Facebook addiction
Friends on social media such as Facebook can be a great source of comfort during periods of stress. However, if…
Pollen allergies occur more frequently in anxiety sufferers
Seasonal allergies to different types of grass or tree pollen are more common in people with anxiety disorders, while patients…
Immune discovery set to boost cancer therapies, study suggests
Cancer therapies that use immune cells to trigger the body to attack tumors could be improved by a molecule that…
Stiffening arteries in teenagers with persistent obesity
Children and adolescents with long-term obesity have increased arterial stiffness by their late teens, a study of more than 3,000…