Researchers at the University of Bristol, supported by the British Veterinary Association, the British Cattle Veterinary Association and the Responsible
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Decrease in specific gene ‘silencing’ molecules linked with pediatric brain tumors
Experimenting with lab-grown brain cancer cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have added to evidence that a shortage of specific tiny
Defective DNA damage repair leads to chaos in the genome
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have now found a cause for the frequent catastrophic events
Fewer Canadians winning major health research prizes
An analysis of major health research prizes, including the Canada Gairdner International Award, found that few Canadian-based scientists are winning
Weight during adolescence may affect pancreatic cancer risk in adulthood
New research has linked adolescent obesity with up to a four-fold increased risk of pancreatic cancer later in life. The
‘Nested sequences’: An indispensable mechanism for forming memories
Repetition is the best method for memorization, for neurons themselves. This is the principle behind what neurobiologists call sequence reactivations:
Using mice, researchers identify how allergic shock occurs so quickly
When someone has a severe allergy, the life-threatening effects of an exposure are nearly instantaneous — skin rash, fainting, labored
Montreal researchers explain how your muscles form
All vertebrates need muscles to function; they are the most abundant tissue in the human body and are integral to
Psychological science can make your meetings better
Drawing from almost 200 scientific studies on workplace meetings, a team of psychological scientists provides recommendations for making the most
Ready for a close-up: The science behind face massage rollers
Facial massaging using a roller can increase skin blood flow for more than ten minutes after the massage. It can