A new study identifies the species of bacteria in the human infant gut that protect against food allergies, finding changes…
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Speeding up single-cell genomics research
Time-saving method makes it possible to profile gene regulation in tens of thousands of individual human cells in a single…
Sense of wonderment may relieve the worry of waiting for uncertain news
An induced feeling of awe, or state of wonder, may be the best strategy yet for alleviating the discomfort that…
Mood neurons mature during adolescence
Researchers have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala — a key center for emotional processing in the…
Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline
Researchers have found that immune cells that typically protect neurons from damage may be the link between early and late…
Study ties poor sleep to reduced memory performance in older adults
A new study has found that variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of…
Hydrogel offers double punch against orthopedic bone infections
Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult…
A wearable vibration sensor for accurate voice recognition
Scientists have developed a flexible and wearable vibration responsive sensor. When this sensor is attached to a neck, it can…
Helping the body’s ability to grow bone
For the first time, scientists have been able to study how well synthetic bone grafts stand up to the rigors…
Screams contain a ‘calling card’ for the vocalizer’s identity
Listeners can correctly identify whether pairs of screams were produced by the same person or two different people — a…