Genetic testing has become more prevalent in medical practice, and with it comes ethical considerations. There are two states in…
Ethics at the end of life
End-of-life care has always been prominent in discussions of clinical ethics. Almost 30% of hospital inpatients are in their last…
To the choir: Forward-thinking faculty sharing innovations mostly among themselves
Surveys and network analyses of 192 STEM faculty at three universities revealed that frequent users of evidence-based instructional practices are…
Being a selfish jerk doesn’t get you ahead: Study
Two studies provide empirical evidence to settle the question of whether being aggressively Machiavellian helps people get ahead. The studies…
Scientists develop first drug-like compounds to inhibit elusive cancer-linked enzymes
Structural biology techniques helped researchers target the nuclear receptor-binding SET domain family for the first time; its malfunction is associated…
Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause
A new study identifies a specific gene’s previously unknown role in fertility. When the gene is missing in fruit flies,…
Novel Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy holds promise for targeting the HIV reservoir
A recent study describes a new Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy that can help fight HIV infection.
How antibiotics interact
Understanding bottleneck effects in the translation of bacterial proteins can lead to a more effective combination of antibiotics.
Brainstem protein mediates exercise-based stress relief
Exercise fights off stress by increasing levels of the brain protein galanin.
Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet
Specific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and found in people with mild cognitive…