During embryonic development, nerve cells form thin, long extensions, which they use to wire up a complex network, the brain.…
Chromosomal abnormalities uncovered in many couples struggling with recurrent miscarriage
A new study uses a special genetic sequencing technique known as low-pass genome sequencing (GS) to look for chromosomal abnormalities…
Milk from teeth: Dental stem cells can generate milk-producing cells
Stem cells of the teeth can contribute to the regeneration of non-dental organs, namely mammary glands. According to a new…
Disease-causing protein in cystic fibrosis has ancient roots in sea lamprey
The oldest known ortholog of the ion channel that is defective in patients with cystic fibrosis arose approximately 450 million…
Important gene variants found in certain African populations
In the nearly 20 years since the Human Genome Project was completed, experts in genetic variants increasingly have raised concerns…
Research reveals how malaria parasite plans ahead, preparing blueprint to strike in humans
Within seconds after an infected mosquito bites, the malaria parasite navigates the host skin and blood vessels to invade the…
Key mechanism in insulin release by cholesterol metabolite found
Insulin which is released by pancreatic beta-cells is the main regulator of blood sugar. Previous and current studies by a…
High-intensity exercise improves memory in seniors
Researchers who examine the impact of exercise on the brain have found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults.
Discovery may help derail Parkinson’s ‘runaway train’
Researchers have discovered a new enzyme that inhibits the LRRK2 pathway. Mutations of the LRRK2 gene are the most common…
Mimicking body’s circulatory AC could keep airplanes, cars and computers cooler
Engineers report on how a computational technique they developed can quickly produce designs for 3D printing carbon-fiber composite materials with…