A new study reveals that many patients are not aware that they are having a…
Month: August 2016
Tunneling nanotubes between neurons enable the spread of Parkinson’s disease via lysosomes
Scientists have demonstrated the role of lysosomal vesicles in transporting alpha-synuclein aggregates, responsible for Parkinson’s…
Answering the call for quality colorectal cancer patient info
Patients depend on the Internet for health information, but when it comes to colorectal cancer,…
Hibernating pygmy-possums can sense danger even while dormant
What happens to hibernating or torpid animals when a bushfire rages? Are they able to…
Pro-nuclear countries making slower progress on climate targets
A strong national commitment to nuclear energy goes hand in hand with weak performance on…
Map helps maximize carbon-capture material
A new map will help natural gas producers fine-tune porous materials to sequester carbon dioxide…
Antarctica’s past shows region’s vulnerability to climate change
Fresh understanding of West Antarctica has revealed how the region’s ice sheet could become unstable…
Catching proteins in the act
Some of the fastest processes in our body run their course in proteins activated by…
Sick animals limit disease transmission by isolating themselves from their peers
Sick wild house mice spend time away from their social groups, leading to a decrease…
‘Artificial atom’ created in graphene
When they are confined to a small space, the behavior of electrons can only be…