Long-read genome sequencing used for the first time in a patient

Researchers have used a next-generation technology called long-read sequencing to diagnose a patient's rare genetic condition…

Lab grown human colons change study of GI disease

Scientists used human pluripotent stem cells to generate human embryonic colons in a laboratory that function…

Similarities between next-generation prostate cancer drugs discovered

For the first time, researchers have shown how a class of advanced prostate cancer drugs are…

Better use of current drugs to target cancer

Researchers worked backwards, employing a series of drugs used in the clinic to understand a new…

Accentuate the positive to reduce risk of chronic disease

People who experience not just positive emotions but a diversity of positive emotions appear to have…

Select memories can be erased, leaving others intact

Different types of memories stored in the same neuron of the marine snail Aplysia can be…

Does MRI plus mammography improve detection of new breast cancer after breast conservation therapy?

A new article compares outcomes for combined mammography and MRI or ultrasonography screenings for new breast…

Satellite data to map endangered monkey populations on Earth

Using a combination of satellite and ground data, a research team can map multiple indicators of…

Authenticity key to landing a new job

At job interviews, relax and be yourself -- if you're good, being yourself may be the…

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 nerve…