Cell biologists have systematically investigated the genome of the malaria parasite Plasmodium throughout its life cycle in a large-scale experiment.…
We know we’re full because a stretched intestine tells us so
We commonly think a full stomach is what tells us to stop eating, but it may be that a stretched…
Architecture of a bacterial power plant decrypted
Scientists have determined the structure of the bacterial enzyme cytochrome bd oxidase. Since humans do not have this type of…
A step closer to cancer precision medicine
Researchers have developed a computational model, Combined Essentiality Scoring (CES), that enables accurate identification of essential genes in cancer cells…
Stress, plastic additives in late pregnancy raise risk of premature birth
Women exposed simultaneously to stress and plastic additives late in pregnancy are at increased risk for premature birth, according to…
New role for dopamine in gene transcription and cell proliferation
The dopamine D2 receptor has a previously unobserved role in modulating Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation, according to…
Bisphenol-A structural analogues may be less likely than BPA to disrupt heart rhythm
Some chemical alternatives to plastic bisphenol-A (BPA), which is still commonly used in medical settings such as operating rooms and…
The ways astronauts prep for spaceflight could benefit cancer patients, say researchers
During spaceflight, astronauts experience similar physical stress as cancer patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Researchers…
Get your game face on: Study finds it may help
Could putting on a serious face in preparation for competition actually impact performance? According to a new study, there may…
Diverging trends: Binge drinking and depression
Binge drinking among U.S. adolescents precipitously declined from 1991 to 2018, according to a new study. Depressive symptoms among U.S.…