Scientists used human pluripotent stem cells to generate human embryonic colons in a laboratory that…
Similarities between next-generation prostate cancer drugs discovered
For the first time, researchers have shown how a class of advanced prostate cancer drugs…
Better use of current drugs to target cancer
Researchers worked backwards, employing a series of drugs used in the clinic to understand a…
Select memories can be erased, leaving others intact
Different types of memories stored in the same neuron of the marine snail Aplysia can…
Satellite data to map endangered monkey populations on Earth
Using a combination of satellite and ground data, a research team can map multiple indicators…
Rare cells are ‘window into the gut’ for the nervous system
Specialized cells in the gut sense potentially noxious chemicals and trigger electrical impulses in nearby…
The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom’s world
A developing fetus bathes in a mixture of cellular secretions and proteins unique to its…
High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn’s disease symptoms
A high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut bacteria that could fight…
How pythons regenerate their organs and other secrets of the snake genome
Snakes exhibit incredible evolutionary adaptations, including the ability to rapidly regenerate their organs and produce…
Elevated rate of autism symptoms found in children with Tourette syndrome
Around one in five children with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements…