Researchers have found that antibodies against the human papillomavirus may help identify individuals who are…
Month: June 2013
Missing enzyme linked to drug addiction
A missing brain enzyme increases concentrations of a protein related to pain-killer addiction, according to…
Obesity leads to brain inflammation, and low testosterone makes it worse
Low testosterone worsens the harmful effects of obesity in the nervous system, a new study…
Directed in vitro technique may increase insulin resistance among offspring
A special type of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, may increase the risk for insulin…
Diet may affect Alzheimer’s disease risk
The lipidation states (or modifications) in certain proteins in the brain that are related to…
New way to improve antibiotic production
New research findings could reduce production times and therefore costs for antibiotic producers.
Predators affect the carbon cycle, study shows
A new study shows that the predator-prey relationship can affect the flow of carbon through…
New drug reverses loss of brain connections in Alzheimer’s
The first experimental drug to boost brain synapses lost in Alzheimer’s disease has been developed…
Underwater springs reveal how coral reefs respond to ocean acidification
Ocean acidification due to rising carbon dioxide levels will reduce the density of coral skeletons,…
Voices may not trigger brain’s reward centers in children with autism
In autism, brain regions tailored to respond to voices are poorly connected to reward-processing circuits,…