The brain appears to implement a GPS system for spatial navigation; however, it is not yet fully understood how it…
Molecular energy machine as a movie star
Researchers have used the Swiss Light Source SLS to record a molecular energy machine in action and thus to reveal…
Infection-fighting protein also senses protein misfolding in non-infected cells
Researchers have uncovered an immune mechanism by which host cells combat bacterial infection, and at the same time found that…
Cancer genes and the tumor milieu
Researchers demonstrate the role of an oncogene in altering the immediate environment of tumors.
Cartoons are appropriate for developing children’s narrative skills and values
A study has explored the validity of narrative and non-narrative cartoons for developing narrative skills, moral reasoning and values and…
Scientists find urine test could offer a non-invasive approach for diagnosis of IBS
Scientists have identified new biomarkers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in urine, which could lead to better treatments and reduce…
Problematic smartphone use linked to poorer grades, alcohol misuse, more sexual partners
A survey of more than 3,400 university students in the US has found that one in five respondents reported problematic…
‘You all look alike to me’ is hard-wired in us, research finds
We are hard-wired to process — or not process — facial differences based on race. And that process occurs in…
Only half of countries globally have cardiac rehab programs
There is only one cardiac rehab spot for every 12 of those patients to prevent another heart event, according to…
Blood flow monitor could save lives
A tiny fibre-optic sensor has the potential to save lives in open heart surgery, and even during surgery on pre-term…