Increasing data demonstrate that women are underrepresented in healthcare. Gender equity research supports that gender disparities in science and academic…
Being right-brained or left-brained comes down to molecular switches
Scientists may have solved one of the most puzzling and persistent mysteries in neuroscience: why some people are ‘right-brained’ while…
Transposable elements play an important role in genetic expression and evolution
A new study shows that transposable elements play an important role in regulating genetic expression with implications to advance the…
Long spaceflights affect astronaut brain volume
Extended periods in space have long been known to cause vision problems in astronauts. Now a new study suggests that…
Big variability in blood pressure readings between anatomical sites
Blood pressure readings taken from neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) patients had marked differences between opposite sides of the body…
Ultraviolet LEDs prove effective in eliminating coronavirus from surfaces and, potentially, air and water
Researchers are developing ultraviolet LEDs that have the ability to decontaminate surfaces — and potentially air and water — that…
10 Ways to Empower Yourself as a Woman in Science or Academic Medicine
Women are underrepresented in health care with few women in influential positions,1-3 leadership roles,4 and promoted to the highest academic…
Keratin scaffolds could advance regenerative medicine and tissue engineering for humans
Researchers have developed a simple method for preparing 3D keratin scaffold models which can be used to study the regeneration…
How cells recognize uninvited guests
Until now, the immune sensor TLR8 has remained in the shadows of science. A research team has now discovered how…
Experimental drug offers hope for preventing cancer relapse
A drug that is well-tolerated in patients and prevents cancer coming back in mice has been identified.