Extremely premature infants who fail to grow as expected have delayed development of their microbiome, or communities of bacteria and…
Computation and experimentation come closer together
A bioengineering group is bringing the worlds of computational modeling and experimentation closer together by developing a methodology to help…
Addicted to Ran, ovarian cancer cells stop moving when deprived
In a new study, researchers have shown the key role that a protein called Ran plays in the mobility of…
Sharing Stories, Searching for Solutions: Sexual Harassment of Physicians by Patients
Alfandre and Geppert correctly highlighted the importance of recognizing the issue of sexual harassment by patients and its effect on…
Hinge-like protein may open new doors in cystic fibrosis treatment
Drugs known as potentiators alleviate some symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Researchers recently figured out how these compounds work–a finding that…
This Cockatoo Thinks He Can Dance
Researchers have become convinced that Snowball, a YouTube sensation, and perhaps other animals, share humans’ sensitivity to music. He certainly…
This Cockatoo Thinks He Can Dance
Researchers have become convinced that Snowball, a YouTube sensation, and perhaps other animals, share humans’ sensitivity to music. He certainly…
Decentralizing science may lead to more reliable results in biomedical research
Research results on drug-gene interactions are much less likely to be replicated if they are performed by hierarchical communities or…
Light therapy could replace opioids as main treatment for cancer treatment side effect
A worldwide coalition of researchers and clinicians has agreed that light therapy is among the most effective interventions for the…
Unusual eating behaviors may be a new diagnostic indicator for autism
Atypical eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism, according to researchers who found that…