When bacteria are attacked by a virus, they can defend themselves with a mechanism that fends off the genetic material
Month: July 2023
Why people who have Down’s Syndrome age prematurely
An overdosed gene on chromosome 21 causes people with Down’s Syndrome to age faster than the general population. The molecular
Those who are smarter live longer, at least among mouse lemurs
Being smart pays off, as it allows for more balanced decision-making. However, the origins of these abilities during evolution remain
Artificially grown ‘mini-brains’ without animal components bring opportunities for neuroscience
Researchers at University of Michigan developed a method to produce artificially grown miniature brains — called human brain organoids —
New talking therapy for depression could be more effective and cheaper than CBT
A new talking therapy for depression has shown encouraging early signs of being more effective and cheaper to deliver than
Targeted prevention helps stop homelessness before it starts
Homelessness has become an increasingly worrisome crisis in our nation over the past several years, but a new study from
High-quality sleep promotes resilience to depression and anxiety
Research has shown quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety. The study, led by researchers at the
Fintetuning for antibodies
Antibodies are crucial, not only for treating tumors and infections. Sometimes, however, the immune reaction they trigger can be too
Liquid safety cushioning technology
The discovery that football players were unknowingly acquiring permanent brain damage as they racked up head hits throughout their professional
Genes for learning and memory are 650 million years old
A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered that the genes required for learning,