NASA uses satellite data to calculate the amount of rainfall generated from tropical cyclones, and used that capability for the
Day: October 26, 2018
Turning cells against pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has a grim prognosis. It is usually detected after the disease has spread, and chemotherapy tends to do
‘Navigator’ neurons play critical role in sense of smell
Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have identified “navigator” neurons that are key to setting up connections in
Tampering with cellular fats holds great promise
Today, much of the biology underlying cells’ compositions of lipids is a black box to scientists. Even though lipids are
Interleukin IL-22, a new target to inhibit the progression of liver disease
Naglaa Shoukry, Ph. D., and her team have made a significant breakthrough in their research aiming to limit the
Health Tip: Exercise to Counteract Stress and Anxiety
Exercise is a great way to preserve mental fitness and reduce stress and anxiety, the Anxiety and Depression Association of
DNA ‘dances’ in first explanation of how genetic material flows through a nucleus
DNA flows inside a cell’s nucleus in a choreographed line dance, new simulations reveal. The finding is the first large-scale
How the brain decides what to learn
In order to learn about the world, an animal needs to do more than just pay attention to its surroundings.
Easier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial
A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye disease
Lung Cancer Risk Tied to Common Blood Pressure Drug
Millions of Americans take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to lower their blood pressure, but a new study suggests they might
