Human perception is based on mathematically optimal principles, but the brain implements those principles imperfectly, suggests new research.
Does time of day affect the body’s response to exercise?
New research confirms that the circadian clock is an important factor in how the body responds to physical exertion. Based…
Genetic variants that protect against obesity could aid new weight loss medicines
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart…
Certain strains of bacteria associated with diabetic wounds that do not heal
Whether a wound — such as a diabetic foot ulcer — heals or progresses to a worse outcome, including infection…
Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin
A new study shows that a synthetic molecule stimulates repair of the protective sheath that covers nerve cells in the…
New immune pathway involved in resistance to parasite worms found in undercooked pork
Scientists have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also important in eliminating Trichinella spiralis, a…
Growing a cerebral tract in a microscale brain model
An international research team modeled the growth of cerebral tracts. Using neurons derived from stem cells, they grew cortical-like spheroids.…
Infection biology: Gut microbe helps thwart Salmonella
Researchers have identified a bacterial species in the gut microbiome of the mouse which protects against infection by human-pathogenic Salmonella.
Scientists advance creation of ‘artificial lymph node’ to fight cancer, other diseases
In a proof-of-principle study in mice, scientists report the creation of a specialized gel that acts like a lymph node…
RNA sequencing used to discover novel genes and pathways in celiac disease
Researchers have discovered novel genes and pathways related to early stages in the development of celiac disease and the ongoing…