Findings could fundamentally change how scientists interpret the biological activities of serotonin.
Reducing the burden of tuberculosis treatment
A research team has developed a device that can lodge in the stomach and deliver antibiotics to treat tuberculosis, which…
Inactive ingredients in pills and capsules may cause allergic, adverse reactions
The majority of oral medications available to consumers contain ingredients that can affect sensitive individuals.
Potential cystic fibrosis treatment uses ‘molecular prosthetic’ for missing lung protein
An approved drug normally used to treat fungal infections could also do the job of a protein channel that is…
Molecular patterns could better predict breast cancer recurrence
The genetic and molecular make-up of individual breast tumors holds clues to how a woman’s disease could progress, including the…
Stress hormones promote breast cancer metastasis
Scientists have deciphered the molecular mechanisms linking breast cancer metastasis with increased stress hormones. In addition, they found that synthetic…
Metal exposure and Parkinson’s symptoms: Link explored
A new study describes the biological process that causes Parkinson’s-like symptoms to develop following exposure to the metal manganese. The…
Big stats, human stories change attitudes about global issues
New research sheds light on the types of statistical and narrative evidence that are most effective at persuading people to…
Like rats, you brain may contain ‘time cells’ that help form long-term memories
A new study represents an important step in understanding the mystery behind how the brain encodes time when long-term memories…
Combination immunotherapy could stop liver cancer growth
New preclinical data offers proof-of-principle for a combination immunotherapy that suppresses tumor growth in the liver. Current therapies for liver…