Nearly half of all insects are herbivores, but their diets do not consist of only…
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In Alzheimer’s, excess tau protein damages brain’s GPS
Researchers have linked excess tau protein in the brain to the spatial disorientation that leads…
Curb your immune enthusiasm
Scientists have discovered how to prevent undesirable immune attacks on therapeutic viruses.
Your ‘anonmyized’ web browsing history may not be anonymous
Researchers have written computer programs that found patterns among anonymized data about web traffic and…
Brain stimulation used like a scalpel to improve memory
For the first time, scientists have found that non-invasive brain stimulation can be used like…
Treated carbon pulls radioactive elements from water
Scientists have developed inexpensive, oxidized carbon particles that extract radioactive metals from water. They said…
Researchers identify mechanism of oncogene action in lung cancer
Researchers have identified a genetic promoter of cancer that drives a major form of lung…
Roots of related genetic diseases found in cell powerhouses
Scientists have discovered the mechanisms behind a genetic change known to cause a set of…
Ants find their way even when going backwards
Ants can get their bearings whatever the orientation of their body, new research shows. Their…
New method could turbocharge drug discovery, protein research
A team led by scientists has developed a versatile new method that should enhance the…