Scientists described a novel mechanism through which astrocytes, the most abundant supporting cells in the brain, also promote cancer cell…
Core symptom of schizophrenia reversed in adult mice
Researchers have restored normal working memory to a mouse model of schizophrenia, eliminating a core symptom of the disorder that,…
New method visualizes groups of neurons as they compute
Using a fluorescent probe that lights up when brain cells are electrically active, researchers found they can image the activity…
Human gut microbes could make processed foods healthier
A new study sheds light on how human gut microbes break down processed foods — especially potentially harmful chemical changes…
First cell map of developing human liver reveals how blood and immune system develops
In a world first, scientists have created the human developmental liver cell atlas that provides crucial insights into how the…
Fresh insights could lead to new treatments for liver disease
The fight against liver disease could be helped by the discovery of cells that cause liver scarring.
New cancer-driving mutation in ‘dark matter’ of the cancer genome
A research group has discovered a novel cancer-driving mutation in the vast non-coding regions of the human cancer genome, also…
Bad behavior between moms driven by stereotypes, judgment
Mothers are often their own toughest critics, but new research shows they judge other mothers just as harshly. According to…
Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression
Depression affects women nearly twice as much as men, but unraveling the brain’s blueprint that regulates this behavior, let alone…
Antibiotic resistance in food animals nearly tripled since 2000
Researchers report that the growing appetite for animal protein in low- to middle-income countries has resulted in a smorgasbord of…