Immediately before a person decides to launch themselves off a bridge for a bungee jump, there is a measurable increase…
Zika: Silent long-term circulation in Thailand
In an attempt to shed light on Zika circulation, scientists decided to investigate the history of the Zika virus in…
Turning them on, turning them off — how to control stem cells
Scientists have identified how a mutant gene in fish is involved in controlling stem cells.
‘Mutation hotspot’ allows common fungus to adapt to different host environments
A new study finds that samples of Candida albicans from patients frequently lack one copy of a vital master regulator,…
Open-source software tracks neural activity in real time
A software tool called CaImAn automates the arduous process of tracking the location and activity of neurons. It accomplishes this…
Ability to control stress reduces negative impact
In individuals, stress exposure in adolescence increases vulnerability and risk of developing psychopathologies in adulthood, such as drug addiction, mood,…
By blocking protein, researchers keep brain tumors from repairing themselves
Researchers report inhibiting activity of a specific protein in glioblastomas boosts their sensitivity to radiation, improving treatment prospects for one…
Protein content as a marker for response to therapy in brain cancer
Brain tumors vary widely in how they respond to treatment. However, early assessment of therapy response is essential in order…
Does extra sleep on the weekends repay your sleep debt? No, researchers say
Insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders put people at increased risk for metabolic problems, including obesity and diabetes. But is…
Earlier emergence of malaria in Africa
Malaria, which claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year — mainly children and especially in Africa -, is one…