An international team of scientists has completed the largest analysis of stroke-risk genes ever undertaken in people of African descent.
New genetic cause of a form of inherited neuropathy
Inherited mutations in a gene that keeps nerve cells intact was shown, for the first time, to be a driver…
Cannabinoids may affect activity of other pharmaceuticals
Cannabinoid-containing products may alter the effects of some prescription drugs, according to researchers. They published information that could help medical…
Transferrin identified as potential contributor to COVID-19 severity
Researchers have identified that a glycoprotein known as transferrin may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19.
Evaluating the effectiveness of travel bans
A new study sheds light on how COVID-19 spreads regionally and between countries, as well as on how effective governmental…
Language may undermine women in science and tech
Researchers examined gender stereotypes baked into 25 languages to explore why fewer women enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Drug discovery: First rational strategy to find molecular glue degraders
Targeted protein degradation (TPD) represents a novel paradigm in drug discovery that could lead to more efficient medicines to treat…
The six strains of SARS-CoV-2
The virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, presents at least six strains. Despite its mutations, the virus shows little variability,…
Promises found to reduce cheating in large study of adolescents
New research has found that adolescents who promised to be truthful were less likely to ‘cheat’ than those who did…
New study on development of Parkinson’s disease is ‘on the nose’
Scientists suggest that the initial impact of environmental toxins inhaled through the nose may induce inflammation in the brain, triggering…