Researchers are gaining new insights into neurological diseases by studying circular RNAs (circRNAs) in brain cells. A new study by
Month: September 2023
Study finds significant chemical exposures in women with cancer
In a sign that exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be playing a role in cancers of the breast, ovary,
The surprising origin of a deadly hospital infection
Hospital staff spend a significant amount of time working to protect patients from acquiring infections while they are being cared
AI and machine learning can successfully diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can effectively detect and diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is the most
Mature sperm lack intact mitochondrial DNA
New research provides insight about the bedrock scientific principle that mitochondrial DNA — the distinct genetic code embedded in the
Tracking down the formation of cardenolides in plants
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena are investigating the previously largely unknown biosynthetic pathway that
Telecare cuts costs, boosts quality of life for dementia patients
A UCSF telecare program that improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers also has
Scientists call for a tree planting drive to help tackle heatwaves
Adding more natural areas across our towns and cities could cool them by up to 6°C during heatwaves, according to
Individual neurons mix multiple RNA edits of key synapse protein, fly study finds
Neurons are talkers. They each communicate with fellow neurons, muscles or other cells by releasing neurotransmitter chemicals at “synapse” junctions,
Eureka baby! Groundbreaking study uncovers origin of ‘conscious awareness’
Living things act with purpose. But where does purpose come from? How do humans make sense of their relation to
