Problems with brain folding are linked with neurological conditions like autism, anorexia and schizophrenia, but there are currently no ways…
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Materials scientists drill down to vulnerabilities involved in human tooth decay
Researchers have cracked one of the secrets of tooth decay. The materials scientists are the first to identify a small…
New approach to treating certain neurological diseases
Medical researchers have developed a potential treatment method for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), a fatal neurological disorder that produces severe movement,…
Infant sleep problems can signal mental disorders in adolescents
Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study…
Smart structures: Structural cells of the body control immune function
Researchers analyzed the epigenetic and transcriptional regulation in structural cells. They found widespread activity of immune genes, suggesting that structural…
Clinical-grade wearables offer continuous monitoring for COVID-19
Researchers have introduced a novel wearable device and set of algorithms specifically tailored to catch early signs and symptoms associated…
Why memory-forming neurons are vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
Scientists have used advanced technology to ‘micro-dissect’ the first brain cells to perish in Alzheimer’s disease. The result is a…
Toward principles of gene regulation in multicellular systems?
Quantitative biologists ombine precision measurements and mathematical models to uncover a common mechanism regulating gene expression during development.
Exercise can slow or prevent vision loss, study finds
Exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such…
Telehealth is an important tool for rural hospitals in treating COVID-19, research shows
A study of 3,268 hospitals in the U.S. shows that rural hospitals are more likely than urban facilities to have…