Around the country, women physician researchers make 7 to 8 percent less per year than men. Women faculty are likely…
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Cancer: A mutation that breaks gene interplay in 3D
Scientists have discovered how a mutated gene can affect the three-dimensional interactions of genes in the cell, leading to various…
Interactions of messenger RNAs and micro-RNAs during brain development
One of the big challenges in neurobiology is cell classification, a problem compounded by the fact that the same cell…
What you eat could impact your brain and memory
High levels of a satiety hormone could decrease a person’s likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease. For individuals who have higher…
Lowering blood pressure reduces risk of cognitive impairment
Intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor…
A solid scaffolding for our cells
To perform properly the task for which they have been synthesized, proteins must first assemble to form effective cellular ‘machines’.…
Singapore Says Records for 14,200 H.I.V. Patients, Held by an American, Were Leaked
The medical records were illegally disclosed online, the Ministry of Health said, in the second major breach of Singapore’s health…
Singapore Says Records for 14,200 H.I.V. Patients, Held by an American, Were Leaked
The medical records were illegally disclosed online, the Ministry of Health said, in the second major breach of Singapore’s health…
Physicists find the limits of multitasking in biological networks
Physicists have successfully characterized a model that details the limits of multitasking in biological networks. Their results pave the way…
In test of wisdom, new research favors Yoda over Spock
A person’s ability to reason wisely about a challenging situation may improve when they also experience diverse yet balanced emotions,…