Statin drugs interact with a gap junction protein called GJC3 that releases ATP, a major…
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Forget butterflies and bees, box like an ant
Boxer Muhammad Ali famously declared his intent to ‘float like a butterfly and sting like…
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Research uncovers more inherited genetic mutations linked to ovarian cancer
Previous research has established a link between genetic mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes…
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Study challenges widely accepted theory of Yellowstone formation
Understanding the complex geological processes that form supervolcanoes could ultimately help geologists determine what triggers…
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Healing the soil
Chicago’s history of industrialization and urbanization left its mark on the soil. Soil acts as…
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Starting age of marijuana use may have long-term effects on brain development
The age at which an adolescent begins using marijuana may affect typical brain development, according…
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Beliefs about all-knowing gods fosters co-operation
Beliefs about all-knowing, punishing gods — a defining feature of religions ranging from Christianity to…
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Study sheds light on source of drug addicts risk-taking behavior
New insight has been gained into how the brains of drug addicts may be wired…
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Genetics help fish thrive in toxic environments, collaborative study finds
A 10-year collaborative project has discovered how the Atlantic molly is able to live in…
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Leukemia’s surroundings key to its growth
A type of cancer found primarily in children can grow only when signaled to do…