Researchers used tree pollen data for 120 sites across Japan to observe pollen synchronicity at regional and national levels. Greater…
Properties of cells that affect how tissue structures form
Knowing how cell structure and tissue can be disrupted mechanically may provide clues into defective wound healing and the development…
Social, executive brain functions crucial for communication
Impairments in social and executive brain functions hinder effective communication, according to new research in patients with dementia.
Regulating the activity of RNA molecules
Messenger RNA molecules contain genetic information and thus control the synthesis of proteins in living cells. Biochemists have now discovered…
New insights into retina’s genetic code
Scientists have developed the world’s most detailed gene map of the human retina, providing new insights which will help future…
Removing cancer’s protective barrier could boost immunotherapy treatments
Scientists may have found a way to pull down the protective wall that surrounds tumors, potentially re-exposing them to the…
Promising approach to reducing plaque in arteries
In a new study, investigators have revealed previously unknown factors that contribute to the hardening of arteries and plaque growth,…
Obesity tied to weakened response to taste
Obesity is connected with a reduced response to taste, according to a new study.
From cradle to grave: Postnatal overnutrition linked to aging
Researchers have found a new answer to an old question: how can overnutrition during infancy lead to long-lasting health problems…
New technique isolates placental cells for non-invasive genetic testing
A new technique for isolating cells carrying the full fetal genome from cervical swabs could enable doctors to diagnose genetic…