Researchers have found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity plays a role in Parkinson’s disease,…
Month: June 2017
‘Rosetta Stone’ to decode immune recognition
Medical researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts T cell recognition of antigens and sets…
New statistical method finds shared ancestral gene variants involved in autism’s cause
Researchers believe that theirs is the first rigorous statistical evidence that ancient variations in the…
Parents of newborn daughters take fewer risks study suggests
A study has examined the effect of learning a child’s gender on parents’ attitudes towards…
Assessesing risk in a changing insurance market for driverless vehicles
Despite projections, insurers will likely play a key role in supporting the safe deployment, adoption…
Zika: Studying the ‘rebound virus’
Scientists are investigating how the Zika virus is able to find a safe harbor in…
Genetic gains and losses in Tourette syndrome uncovered
Researchers have identified structural changes in two genes that increase the risk of developing Tourette…
The brain mechanism behind multitasking
Scientists have identified a brain mechanism that enables more efficient multitasking.
Fish mercury levels after burns: Burn without concern
Forest services can continue to use controlled burns without worrying about fish health in associated…
Selfies: We love how we look and we’re here to show you
Nearly 52 percent of all selfies fell into the appearance category: pictures of people showing…