A new study presents strategies to address the complex challenges of producing food for a…
Month: May 2016
Drug-like peptides show promise in treating 2 blood diseases
Synthetic peptides called minihepcidins may potentially treat two serious genetic blood diseases in children and…
Scientists put some muscle behind their research
An old-fashioned neurobiology technique has been used by researchers to explore new avenues for treatments…
In scientific first, researchers visualize proteins being born
A new technology has been developed that allows them to ‘see’ single molecules of messenger…
Bright dusty galaxies are hiding secret companions
A new study has cleared the air on what lies behind hot dust visible in…
Quick test for Zika effectively detects virus in monkeys
Scientists have developed a low-cost, rapid paper-based diagnostic system for strain-specific detection of the Zika…
Zika virus may cause microcephaly by hijacking human immune molecule
For the first time, researchers have determined one way Zika virus infection can damage developing…
Severe stroke prognoses differ depending on the doctor
Families rely on doctor recommendations after a brain hemorrhage, but new research shows different physicians…
Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease impairs memory by disrupting brain’s ‘playback system’
Scientists have discovered how the major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease causes memory impairment….
Physics: From the atomic to the nuclear clock
Measuring time using oscillations of atomic nuclei might significantly improve precision beyond that of current…