A parasitic amoeba that causes severe gut disease in humans protects itself from attack by biting off pieces of host…
Researchers define Alzheimer’s-like brain disorder
A brain disorder that mimics symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease has been defined with recommended diagnostic criteria and guidelines for advancing…
How the brain integrates sensory input
Hearing, sight, touch – our brain captures a wide range of distinct sensory stimuli and links them together. The brain…
Sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dads
In a study looking at the daily lives of new parents, researchers found that getting more physical activity and sleep…
Brain signaling proteins hit the road running
Surprisingly complex movements in an important neurotransmitter receptor may help explain the brain’s unpredictable response to drugs, according to a…
Research decodes one way cancer survives treatment, proposes a way to prevent it
Cancer cells have various tricks up their metaphorical sleeves to survive in the face of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other cancer…
Pregnancy shifts the daily schedule forward
New research finds that women and mice both shift their daily schedules earlier by up to a few hours during…
Gender impacts brain activity in alcoholics, study finds
A new study finds that compared to alcoholic women, alcoholic men have more diminished brain activity in areas responsible for…
Fat cell discovery could help combat obesity-related health issues
A world-first discovery has identified three different kinds of fat cells including a ‘fast burning’ type which if unlocked might…
New screening approach helps identify sources of rare genetic diseases in children
Scientists are using a new approach to pinpoint the causes of rare genetic diseases in children and identify treatment options…