Researchers have developed a strategy that simplifies the discovery of useful single-nucleotide polymorphisms within the…
Month: April 2015
Mighty microexons take center stage in shaping of the brain
Complex brain disorders, such as autism or schizophrenia, still puzzle scientists because their causes lie…
Value of local knowledge in recovering endangered species
A new study explores how recreational anglers’ understanding of the ecosystem and fishing practices influence…
Light-powered gyroscope is world’s smallest: Promises a powerful spin on navigation
A new detection scheme that may lead to the world’s smallest gyroscope has been uncovered…
Mice sing like songbirds to woo mates
Male mice sing ultrasonic vocalizations beyond human hearing to seduce females, according to a new…
Depression often co-occurs with joint diseases
Depression is one of the leading health risks and affects 350 million people worldwide. Roughly…
Interview blues: Anxious, slow talkers often do not get the job
Job candidates should focus on exuding warmth and assertiveness, a new study says. Researchers offer…
Combining magnetism and light to fight cancer
By combining, in a liposome, magnetic nanoparticles and photosensitizers that are simultaneously and remotely activated…
Expanding on liquid biopsies with exosomes
A new type of liquid biopsy for solid tumors based on analyzing exosomes from the…
Will the Affordable Care Act eliminate health disparities?
Two new studies from Massachusetts indicate that racial and socioeconomic disparities persist even with nearly…