It can be hard to dispute the common adage ‘survival of the fittest’. After all, ‘most of the genes in…
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Widespread electric vehicle adoption would save billions of dollars, thousands of lives
A new study found that if EVs replaced 25% of combustion-engine cars currently on the road, the United States would…
How the brain’s internal states affect decision-making
By recording the activity of separate populations of neurons simultaneously, researchers have gained an unprecedented insight into how the ‘waxing…
Bacteria’s secret weapon revealed
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown method used by bacteria to evade immune responses.
Regulation of cancer stemness by the best combination of nanotech and genetic engineering
Photo-active nanocomplexes are successfully developed. The nanocomplexes allow spatiotemporal controlling genetically-engineered cells that are overexpressing temperature-sensitive membrane proteins. The technology…
Naturally occurring antibodies against prion proteins found in humans
Antibodies targeting the normal PrP version of the prion protein have been found in humans selected at random with no…
Targeted treatment for depression could benefit patients with psychosis
Patients with early onset psychosis may benefit from treatment for depression, including with anti-depressants alongside other medication, new research shows.
Long-term exposure to traffic noise may impact weight gain in the UK population
A new study has found a connection between traffic noise and obesity. Long-term exposure to road traffic noise, such as…
Gene targeting helps overcome the resistance of brain cancer to therapy
New insight into a gene that controls energy production in cancer stem cells could help in the search for a…
Contact Lenses May Slow Nearsightedness in Children
Children who wore high-power bifocal contacts had less worsening of myopia.