By studying RNA-binding proteins, a research consortium has identified genomic sites that appear to code for RNA molecules that influence…
COVID-19 provides rare opportunities for studying natural and human systems
Researchers hypothesize outcomes of the pandemic’s unprecedented socioeconomic disruption and outline research priorities for advancing our understanding of humans’ impact…
COVID-19 research: Anti-viral strategy with double effect
When the SARS-CoV-2 virus penetrates human cells, it lets the human host cell produce proteins for it. One of these…
New maps of chemical marks on DNA pinpoint regions relevant to many developmental diseases
In research that aims to illuminate the causes of human developmental disorders, scientists have generated 168 new maps of chemical…
Arguments between couples: Our neurons like mediation
When couples argue, mediation improves the outcome of the confrontation. But that’s not all: mediation is also linked to heightened…
Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, by new technique
A new technique that can spot a potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women, with up to 73% accuracy months…
Aerobic exercise could have the final say on fatty livers
A new study is the first to demonstrate significant improvements in biopsy-measured liver outcomes in a metabolic associated fat liver…
New blood test shows great promise in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
A new blood test demonstrated remarkable promise in discriminating between persons with and without Alzheimer’s disease and in persons at…
School Closures in the Spring Saved Lives, Study Asserts
But, experts caution, the findings highlight a period when few precautions were in place, and do not apply to current…
Mysterious Coronavirus Outbreak Catches Vietnam by Surprise
After months without a single coronavirus death, or even a confirmed case of local transmission, a new outbreak has struck…