Atomic level analysis has revealed how two classes of calcium channel blockers, widely prescribed for…
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Scientists use ultrasound to jump-start a man’s brain after coma
A 25-year-old man recovering from a coma has made remarkable progress following a treatment to…
How do antidepressants trigger fear and anxiety?
Scientists have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain ‘anxiety’ side effect of…
Breast cancer cells found to switch molecular characteristics
A new study reveals how spontaneous changes in the molecular characteristics of tumors can lead…
Humans have caused climate change for 180 years
An international research project has found human activity has been causing global warming for almost…
The first autonomous, entirely soft robot
A team of researchers with expertise in 3-D printing, mechanical engineering, and microfluidics has demonstrated…
Graying but grinning: Despite physical ailments, older adults happier
While even the best wines eventually peak and turn to vinegar, a new study suggests…
Planet found in habitable zone around nearest star
Astronomers have found clear evidence of a planet orbiting the closest star to Earth, Proxima…
Diets avoiding dry-cooked foods can protect against diabetes, say researchers
Simple changes in how we cook could go a long way towards preventing diabetes, say…
Barcodes show the blood family tree
By assigning a barcode to stem cells, researchers have made it possible to monitor large…