“I felt humility for the first time in my life,” he said, “my heart and soul opened up, and I…
Infection biology: What makes Helicobacter so adaptable?
The bacterial pathogen Helicobacter pylori owes its worldwide distribution to its genetic adaptability. Microbiologists have identified an enzyme that plays…
More efficient system to reprogram stem cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells, the workhorse of many regenerative medicine projects, start out as differentiated cells that are reprogrammed to…
Once seen as nerve cells’ foot soldier, the axon emerges as decision-maker
New research reveals that parts of the neuron are far more complex than once thought.
Scientists provide new insight on gene mutations associated with autism
A novel investigation into the impacts of neuronal mutations on autism-related characteristics in humans has been described.
Accelerated risk of mobility loss for people aged 60+ tied to excess weight/inactivity
The combination of excess weight/obesity and an inactive lifestyle represents a powerful joint risk factor for developing mobility loss after…
New AI toolkit is the ‘scientist that never sleeps’
Researchers have developed a new AI-driven platform that can analyze how pathogens infect our cells with the precision of a…
Walking simulation games signal a new literary genre
Walking simulation games signal a new literary genre Research has revealed that walking simulations are blurring the boundaries of different…
Why bribery works and what changes its effectiveness
A new study suggests that greed, and not the willingness to return the favor, is the main reason people give…
Cancer comparison across species highlights new drug targets
Cancer genes in mucosal melanoma, a rare and poorly understood subtype of melanoma, have been compared in humans, dogs and…