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A molecular regulator made of analog signals is found to regulate electrical signals in the brain. Source: Research identifies 'volume control' in the brain that supports learning and memory
Continue Reading →For the first time, researchers have attributed an understudied adverse fetal outcome to the strenuousness of an expectant mother’s job. Source: Strenuous work during pregnancy increases likelihood of overly high birth weight
Continue Reading →The more TV kids watch, the more ads they see and the more likely they are to ask for things on shopping trips. That may contribute to parents’ overall stress levels, researchers found. Source: When kids watch a lot of TV, parents may end up more stressed
Continue Reading →Using the Nobel Prize gene-editing technique, a researcher has found that two genes regulate social dominance in cichlid fish and – possibly – humans. Source: Two genes regulate social dominance
Continue Reading →A study compared crime rates near abandoned houses that were demolished and similar properties that were not, finding no reduction in violent or property crime near those torn down. Findings suggest simply demolishing dangerous houses is not enough to reduce crime. Source: Demolishing abandoned houses does not reduce nearby crime, study finds
Continue Reading →Researchers have explored all COVID-19 research published during the initial phase of the pandemic. The results, which were achieved by using a machine learning-based approach, will make it easier to direct future research to where it is most needed. Source: Survey of COVID-19 research provides fresh overview
Continue Reading →Scientists have developed an optical elastography technique that could revolutionize the accuracy and ease to which health professionals can detect biomechanical alterations of cells and tissues. Source: New technique may revolutionize accuracy and detection of biomechanical alterations of cells
Continue Reading →A new synthetic protein nanoparticle capable of slipping past the nearly impermeable blood-brain barrier in mice could deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to malignant brain tumors, new research shows. Source: Glioblastoma nanomedicine crosses into brain in mice, eradicates recurring brain cancer
Continue Reading →While immunotherapies work well for some cancers, others are immune-resistant and condemn patients to the severe side effects of long-term chemo treatment. A new cancer vaccine successfully treated immune-resistant breast cancer in mice, 100% of which survived a second injection of cancer cells, indicating long-term immunity with no side effects. Source: A viable vaccine for […]
Continue Reading →While immunotherapies work well for some cancers, others are immune-resistant and condemn patients to the severe side effects of long-term chemo treatment. A new cancer vaccine successfully treated immune-resistant breast cancer in mice, 100% of which survived a second injection of cancer cells, indicating long-term immunity with no side effects. Source: A viable vaccine for […]
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