Researchers in China have developed a genetic engineering approach capable of delivering many genes at…
Month: June 2017
Mice provide insight into genetics of autism spectrum disorders
The CHD8 gene is associated with some cases of human autism. A new study shows…
Ancient retrovirus embedded in the human genome helps fight HIV-1 infection
A human endogenous retrovirus family, HERV-K, interferes with the replication and infectivity of HIV-1, new…
Chemists turn metal catalysis on its head for a sustainable future
A research team used high-valent transition metal catalysts for an unconventional hydrogenation of carboxylic acid…
Slow motion makes soccer referees more likely to give a red card
Video assistant refereeing in soccer has to be used with caution. Researchers have shown that…
Researchers discover novel colistin resistance gene mcr-3 in Escherichia coli
A new mobile colistin resistance gene, mcr-3, has been discovered in E. coli of pig…
Transcranial stimulation and/or physical therapy improves walking speed in Parkinson’s disease
Noninvasive brain stimulation and physical therapy — alone or in combination — improve some measures…
Astronomers detect orbital motion in pair of supermassive black holes
Images made with the continent-wide Very Long Baseline Array detect the orbital motion of two…
Older obese adults can benefit from moderate exercise
Moderate-intensity exercise can help even extremely obese older adults improve their ability to perform common…
Key player in heart enlargement identified
The heart is a dynamic muscle that grows and shrinks in response to stressors such…