Researchers have long believed that Propionibacterium acnes causes acne. But these bacteria are plentiful on everyone’s skin and yet not
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Crystal-clear view of a key neuronal receptor opens door for new, targeted drugs
During brain development, billions of neuron nerve cells must find their accurate pathway in the brain in order to form
Three ways studying organic chemistry changes the brain
Academic learning is about gaining new knowledge and skill, but only recently has it been possible to see new knowledge
How the microbiota controls neutrophil activity
A host protein called Serum Amyloid A (Saa) is a major factor mediating the effects of the microbiota on the
Embryos’ signals take multiple paths
Rice University scientists have found significant differences between the methods signaling pathways use to prompt cells to differentiate — that
Increasingly complex mini-brains
Scientists improved the initial steps of a standard protocol and produced organoids displaying regionalized brain structures, including retinal pigmented cells.
Diet may be a key factor for Influenza A virus exposure in wild African mammals
Given the importance and wide distribution of Influenza A viruses, it is surprising how little is known about infections of
New optical imaging system could be deployed to find tiny tumors
Many types of cancer could be more easily treated if they were detected at an earlier stage. MIT researchers have
NFL players show heart abnormalities decades after retiring from football
While elite athletes are often at peak fitness, they are not immune to — and may even face a higher
Low-cost ‘cancer probe’ could spot deadly melanoma early
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is diagnosed in more than 130,000 people globally every year. Now, work is