New tech aims to reduce racial disparities in blood measurements

Researchers have published findings that illustrate how a new device measures hemoglobin more accurately in individuals…

Cellular housekeeping process implicated in fatal neurological disorder

A study shows that as patients age, Huntington’s disease impairs autophagy, which eliminates waste from cells.…

Stem cell grafts and rehabilitation combined boost spinal cord injury results

In animal models, researchers found that intensive physical therapy in tandem with implanted neural stem cells…

The case of Latin America's mysterious disappearing (and reappearing) white-lipped peccaries

A collaborative study documents the periodic disappearance (and reappearance) of white-lipped peccaries in nine countries in…

Companies' 'deforestation-free' supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in the Amazon, researchers say

More companies must make and implement zero-deforestation supply chain commitments in order to significantly reduce deforestation…

Australians clueless about their country's most endangered species

A study bu a conservation psychologist reveals overwhelming public ignorance of Australia’s most threatened species, a…

Researchers reveal why shingles can lead to stroke

Scientists investigating why people who have had shingles are at a higher risk of stroke, now…

A stem cell protein facilitates relapse of pediatric brain tumors

The malignant brain tumor type medulloblastoma can become resistant to therapy which can cause relapse. Researchers…

Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

Researchers have identified that finger-like cellular extensions called filopodia contribute to building a barrier surrounding breast…

Rewards only promote cooperation if the other person also learns about them

Researchers show that reputation plays a key role in determining which rewarding policies people adopt. Using…