In the first large-scale clinical study to characterize stem cells from the umbilical cord blood and tissues of premature infants…
Most surfing injuries involve shoulder or knee, surgery usually not required
A new study characterizes MRI patterns of acute surfing-related injuries in patients seeking care at HSS. Researchers also report on…
Mutations linked to expression of genes associated with complex traits
Hard-to-study mutations in the human genome, called short tandem repeats, known as STRs or microsatellites, are implicated in the expression…
Why myelinated mammalian nerves are fast and allow high frequency
Researchers have achieved patch-clamp studies of an elusive part of mammalian myelinated nerves called the Nodes of Ranvier. At the…
New model for the way humans localize sounds
One of the enduring puzzles of hearing loss is the decline in a person’s ability to determine where a sound…
Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep
Neuroscientists have identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep, according to a new study.
Critical protein that could unlock West Nile/Zika virus treatments identified
Scientists have identified a protein that is critical in controlling replication of West Nile and Zika viruses — and could…
Scientists crack structure of a novel enzyme linked to cell growth and cancer
A research team has discovered the structure of a novel RNA-modifying enzyme, ZCCHC4, and identified the mechanism that controls how…
School-based sleep program may benefit adolescents
A recent study uncovered potential long-term benefits of a school-based sleep education program for adolescents.
Study examines depression in the last year of life
Depression impacts quality of life at all life stages, but little is known about the factors related to depression in…