Scientists create detailed single-cell map of the developing human brain
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have created one of the most comprehensive single cell maps…
Researchers identify new molecular switch involved in programmed cell death
In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective…
Columbia researchers report first successful pregnancy using AI-guided sperm recovery method
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center reported the first successful pregnancy using an AI-guided method they developed…
Immune cell dysregulation and inflammatory mediators shape epilepsy risk
Background and objectives Emerging evidence implicates immune dysregulation and neuroinflammation in the pathogenesis of epilepsy, yet the causal…
precision DNA repair may hold clues for human aging
The bowhead whale’s remarkable lifespan and low cancer risk stem from a finely tuned DNA repair system driven…
Study uncovers neural mechanisms behind memory stabilization
Newly decoded brain circuits make memories more stable as part of learning, according to a new study led…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells’ protein building machinery
The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in…
Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes
Luc Teyton, professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, has received a five-year, $3.2…
Unraveling the secrets of neuronal mechanotransduction
How do embryos develop? Why does the cortex of the mammalian brain fold? How do we feel touch…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
New biofilm discovery may pave way to undermining antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas
The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result…