New insights have been gained into the molecular basis of human diseases resulting from mutations…
Month: May 2016
Brain’s trigger for binge behavior
Rats that responded to cues for sugar with the speed and excitement of binge-eaters were…
Affordable Care Act is working in Texas, new evidence shows
The percentage of Texans without health insurance has dropped by 30 percent since the Affordable…
Camera captures explosives in fine detail
While it’s possible to study explosives, sans explosives, new techniques involving high-speed, high-fidelity imaging with…
New class of protein could treat cancer and other diseases, researchers find
A protein can effectively target a cell surface receptor linked to a number of diseases,…
Fiddler crabs’ ‘Morse code’ attracts Mrs. Right
The vibrations and pulses that male fiddler crabs produce when they are trying to lure…
Whole-person perspective is needed to assess obesity, researchers suggest
Authors of a new report recommend that physicians use obesity staging models to recognize and…
Calcium signals balance the body’s response to infection against potential for self-attack
A key cellular signal provides a vital balance between the body’s ability to destroy invading…
Looking to beat the heat and save money?
A new study confirms that, contrary to the belief that cool roofs won’t work in…
Female smokers more likely to kick the habit by ‘timing’ their quit date with their menstrual cycle, study shows
Women who want to quit smoking may have better success by carefully timing their quit…