A study of cultured bat cells shows that their strong immune responses, constantly primed to respond to viruses, can drive…
What makes a ‘good Samaritan’ good? That opinion depends on the beneficiary
New research suggests that someone who helps a total stranger is generally viewed as morally better and more trustworthy than…
Superior ‘bio-ink’ for 3D printing pioneered
Biomedical engineers have developed a ‘bio-ink’ for 3D printed materials that could serve as scaffolds for growing human tissues to…
Initial protective role of nervous system’s ‘star-shaped cells’ in sporadic motor neuron disease uncovered
Support cells in the nervous system help protect motor neurons in the early-stages of sporadic motor neuron disease, according to…
Alcoholism in the family affects how your brain switches between active and resting states
A new study shows that just having a parent with an alcohol use disorder affects how your brain transitions between…
The many lives of charcoal
In sub-Saharan Africa, charcoal dominates as an energy resource for cooking. A graduate student traveled to her native Uganda to…
The human brain’s meticulous interface with the bloodstream now on a precision chip
It can be the bain of brain drug developers: The interface between the human brain and the bloodstream, the blood-brain-barrier,…
Human textiles to repair blood vessels
As the leading cause of mortality worldwide, cardiovascular diseases claim over 17 million lives each year, according to World Health…
Finding a cure for dog’s brain cancer may help us find a cure for ourselves
For cancers such as glioma, preclinical research models have failed to provide sufficient insight for medical progress. A team has…
Long-term learning requires new nerve insulation
Scientists have discovered that mice quickly learn a fearful response to a situation perceived as threatening, but for such a…