Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers at the Hubrecht Institute (KNAW) in the Netherlands and their collaborators shed new
Category: Health
When neurons get the blues
The most commonly prescribed antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), lift the fog of depression for many people. But for
Opposite effect: Protein widely known to fight tumors also boosts cancer growth
Search for a description of “p53” and it becomes clear that this human protein is widely known for its cancer-fighting
Self-growing materials that strengthen in response to force
A strategy inspired by the process responsible for muscle growth could lead to the development of stronger, longer-lasting materials. Hokkaido
Psychologists solve mystery of songbird learning
Scientists rely on animal models to gain insight into how humans learn language, but it turns out that one of
To sleep, perchance to heal: Newly discovered gene governs need for slumber when sick
Humans spend nearly one-third of their lives in slumber, yet sleep is still one of biology’s most enduring mysteries. Little
Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath included spike in heart disease hospitalizations
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes are generally described in terms of wind speed, land area, and inches
Fasting ramps up human metabolism, study shows
Fasting may help people lose weight, but new research suggests going without food may also boost human metabolic activity, generate
New heart valve modeling technique enables customized medical care for patients
Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new noninvasive technique for simulating repairs to the heart’s
New 3D imaging technique reveals how pancreatic cancers start
A new technique to study tissue samples in 3D has revealed that pancreatic cancers can start and grow in two
