Researchers believe they have found exactly how Kalydeco (Vx-770), the first drug of its kind…
Month: March 2013
How serotonin receptors can shape drug effects from LSD to migraine medication
Researchers have determined and analyzed the high-resolution atomic structures of two kinds of human serotonin…
Quantum computers counting on carbon nanotubes
Carbon nanotubes can be used as quantum bits for quantum computers. A study by physicists…
Multiple sclerosis research: Thalamus moves into the spotlight
A new study found that atrophy of the thalamus, determined with MRI, can help identify…
Terradynamics: Technique could help designers predict how legged robots will move on granular surfaces
Using a combination of theory and experiment, researchers have developed a new approach for understanding…
Stem cells use signal orientation to guide division, study shows
Cells in the body need to be acutely aware of their surroundings. A signal from…
Scientists develop innovative twists to DNA nanotechnology
In a new discovery that represents a major step in solving a critical design challenge,…
Megavolcanoes tied to pre-dinosaur mass extinction: Apparent sudden climate shift could have analog today
Scientists examining evidence across the world say they have linked the abrupt disappearance of half…
‘Evolutionary glitch’ possible cause of childhood ear infections
Researchers have uncovered how the human ear is formed, giving clues as to why children…
Primary care physicians missing early signs of serious mental illness
Primary care providers could help people with warning signs of psychosis get critical early treatment…