A researcher has found that the dopamine transporter gene DAT1 can have both positive and…
Month: May 2015
Multiple sclerosis: Scientists identify cause of movement, balance problems
New research into the causes of the excessive inflammation that drives multiple sclerosis has identified…
Hemodialysis recommended for acute salicylate poisoning
The best remedy for severe salicylate poisoning is hemodialysis, according to a comprehensive systematic review…
The life and death of beta cells
Researchers studying microRNA — tiny strands of ribonucleic acid — in beta cells have found…
Fresh milk, off the grid
Milk preservation depends upon refrigeration and boiling, but in developing countries these methods are costly…
Chameleon proteins make individual cells visible
Researchers discovered a new mechanism of how fluorescent proteins can change color. It enables the…
Atmospheric release of BPA may reach nearby waterways
Existing research has determined that harmful concentrations of Bisphenol-A (BPA) have been deposited directly into…
Most European men descend from a handful of Bronze Age forefathers
Researchers determined DNA sequences from the Y chromosomes of 334 men belonging to 17 populations…
Cancer drugs may hold key to treating Down syndrome and other brain disorders
A class of FDA-approved cancer drugs may be able to prevent problems with brain cell…
‘Redesigned’ antibodies may control HIV
With the help of a computer program called “Rosetta,” researchers have “redesigned” an antibody that…