Scientists have now uncovered a key mechanism by which pancreatic function is maintained in response to a high-fat diet. A…
Perfectionists may be more prone to helicopter parenting
The negative effects of over-parenting on children are well documented, but less is known about why certain people become helicopter…
The unintended consequence of becoming empathetic
Many people want to become more empathetic. But, these changes in personality may also lead to changes in political ideologies.
A new discovery in regenerative medicine
Researchers have made an unexpected world-first stem cell discovery that may lead to new treatments for placenta complications during pregnancy.
How Dantu blood group protects against malaria, and how all humans could benefit
The secret of how the Dantu genetic blood variant helps to protect against malaria has been revealed for the first…
Building bridges: PARP enzymes bring broken DNA together
Researchers capture the structure of PARP enzymes at work, leading to a new understanding of DNA repair that may aid…
Next-gen organoids grow and function like real tissues
Bioengineers have created miniature intestines in a dish that match up anatomically and functionally to the real thing better than…
Brain circuitry underlying dissociative experiences
Scientists identified key brain circuitry that plays a role in the mysterious experience called dissociation, in which people can feel…
Reprogramming brain cells enables flexible decision-making
Humans, like other animals, have the ability to constantly adapt to new situations. Researchers have utilized a mouse model to…
Researchers ask: how sustainable is your toothbrush?
Researchers have examined the sustainability of different models of the most commonly used oral health product – the toothbrush –…