Biochemists report how they used advanced sequencing technology to clear up uncertainty and determine all variants of a single protein/enzyme…
Individual differences in the brain
If selection reinforces a behavior, brain activities soon change as well.
Personal connections key to climate adaptation
Connections with friends and family are key to helping communities adapt to the devastating impact of climate change on their…
Globally, only half of women get treatment for preventable killer of newborns
Only half of pregnant women worldwide who need a 50-year-old treatment that prevents an often-fatal disease in fetuses and newborns…
Imaging method highlights new role for cellular ‘skeleton’ protein
While your skeleton helps your body to move, fine skeleton-like filaments within your cells likewise help cellular structures to move.…
Nanocatalysts that remotely control chemical reactions inside living cells
The enzymes responsible for catalytic reactions in our body’s biological reactions are difficult to use for diagnosis or treatment as…
Confused by whole grain labels on food packaging? Study finds you’re not alone
Whole grain labels are confusing to consumers, according to a new study that found many made the wrong choice when…
Gulf war illness, chronic fatigue syndrome distinct illnesses, Georgetown study suggests
A brain imaging study of veterans with Gulf War illness (GWI) and patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (sometimes called…
New approach to treating osteoarthritis advances
Injections of a natural ‘energy’ molecule prompted regrowth of almost half of the cartilage lost with aging in knees, a…
New treatment targets found for blinding retinal disease
When the eye isn’t getting enough oxygen in the face of common conditions like premature birth or diabetes, it sets…