New research has identified the role of a specific protein in the human body that…
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The balancing act: An enzyme that links endocytosis to membrane recycling
All cells have surface membranes and maintaining the surface area of this membrane is critical…
Speed data for the brain’s navigation system
In order to guide us accurately through space, the brain needs a ‘sense’ of the…
No peeking: Humans play computer game using only direct brain stimulation
Researchers have published the first demonstration of humans playing a simple, two-dimensional computer game using…
Plug in for renewable energy
A new study shows a huge US market for plug and play solar energy, with…
Resilience: A small, quiet word with huge alcohol use disorder implications
Certain personality traits – such as disinhibition (a lack of restraint) and impulsivity – increase…
Pathway linked to slower aging also fuels brain cancer
A metabolic pathway linked to slower aging is overactive in a deadly form of brain…
Combination immune therapy shows promise against Hodgkin lymphoma
The combination of two new drugs that harness the body’s immune system is safe and…
Honey bee teenagers speed up the aging process of their elders
In honey bee colonies, a single queen is laying eggs from which thousands of worker…
Scientists show NLRP2 protein’s role in maintaining fertility later in life
Researchers have demonstrated in animal models that a protein called NLRP2 plays an important role…