Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in…
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Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy
An international team has found a potential link between autistic-like behavior in adult mice and exposure to a common antidepressant…
Anti-stress brain chemical is related to PTSD resilience after trauma
Fewer receptors for the anti-stress brain chemical nociceptin is associated with less severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in college…
Tracking small things in cells
Living cells can react to disturbances with a changed metabolism, but direct observation of trafficking metabolites in live cells is…
Innovative treatment restores sight in patient
Innovative treatment has improved the vision of a patient suffering from a rare cancer-related syndrome affecting the eye, new research…
Keeping fit is more than physical: It’s a state of mind
According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit.…
Insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis
Researchers have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the active components of marijuana,…
New 3D microscope visualizes fast biological processes better than ever
Researchers have combined their expertise to develop a new type of microscope. The revolutionary new light-field microscopy system makes it…
Antibiotics may treat endometriosis
Researchers have found that treating mice with an antibiotic reduces the size of lesions caused by endometriosis. The researchers are…
Why a smell test should become part of a regular doctor visit
A new study suggests that older adults with poor sense of smell may see an almost 50% increase in their…