A new imaging method provides structural information about brain tissue that was previously difficult to access. Diattenuation imaging allows researchers…
Emotionally attuned managers are better at judging workgroup effectiveness
Experts show for first time that — even on the fly — a manager who can read emotions in others…
Many pet owners keen to have vegan pets
A growing number of pet owners is interested in feeding their pets plant-based diets.
Smarter drug release thanks to control over encapsulation
Researchers have discovered the parameters that govern the encapsulation of drugs. This gives more control over the slow and steady…
Different bacteria use same cell surface molecule to invade tissue and promote infection
A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types of dangerous bacteria to…
Sensor created to detect dopamine, brain disorders, in seconds
Using nanotechnology, researchers have developed the first rapid detector for dopamine, a chemical that is believed to play a role…
Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression
Patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant depression can benefit not only acutely but also the long-term from deep brain stimulation.
People choose healthy and sustainable lunches if given the green light
People are likely to choose healthier and more sustainable canteen meals if they are labelled with a traffic light system,…
Androgen receptor, treatment target for prostate cancer, imports into mitochondria
Androgens stimulate prostate cancer cells to grow. Many drugs to target that cancer focus on stopping androgen biosynthesis or blocking…
Go for a run or eat chocolate: A choice dictated by the cannabinoid receptors
A study reveals that the cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors play an essential role in the choice between running and…