Scientists report on a mathematical model for the formation of amyloid fibrils. The model sheds light on how the aggregation…
Zinc lozenges did not shorten the duration of colds
Administration of zinc acetate lozenges to common cold patients did not shorten colds in a randomized trial.
New knowledge on how different brain cell types contribute to our movements
Researchers have mapped how different nerve cells in the brain area striatum process information to plan and execute our movements…
Eating disorders linked to exercise addiction
New research shows that exercise addiction is nearly four times more common amongst people with an eating disorder.
Major Asia gene study to help doctors battle disease
‘Under-representation of Asian populations in genetic studies has meant that medical relevance for more than half of the human population…
Biomarkers of brain function may lead to clinical tests for hidden hearing loss
A pair of biomarkers of brain function — one that represents ‘listening effort,’ and another that measures ability to process…
Tiny magnetic structures enhance medical science
Magnetic nanostructures have interesting properties that enhance novel applications in medical diagnosis and allow the exploration of new therapeutic techniques.
Research offers promise for treating schizophrenia
Psychologists show that targeting one particular symptom of schizophrenia has a positive effect on other symptoms.
U.S. Accuses Harvard Scientist of Concealing Chinese Funding
Prosecutors say Charles M. Lieber, the chair of Harvard’s chemistry department, lied about contacts with China’s Thousand Talents Program, a…
U.S. Accuses Harvard Scientist of Concealing Chinese Funding
Prosecutors say Charles M. Lieber, the chair of Harvard’s chemistry department, lied about contacts with a Chinese state-run initiative that…