Researchers have created a new tool, based on the principles of topology, to generate a roadmap…
Month: May 2017
Novel gene editing approach to cancer treatment shows promise in mice
New CRISPR-based gene therapy effectively targets cancer-causing 'fusion genes' and improves survival in mouse models of…
Oxygen improves blood flow, restores more function in spinal cord injuries
Blocking a specific enzyme and putting more oxygen through the spinal cord produces better blood flow,…
Scientists surprised to discover lymphatic ‘scavenger’ brain cells
The brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste -- and these…
Shunned by microbes, organic carbon can resist breakdown in underground environments
Organic matter whose breakdown would yield only minimal energy for hungry microorganisms preferentially builds up in…
Single-family homes killed L.A.’s urban forest
Analyzing aerial imagery, scientists have found a loss of green cover up to 55 percent in…
Plant cell walls’ stretch-but-don’t-break growth more complex than once thought
Plant cell wall growth is typically described as a simple process, but researchers using a microscope…
Protein that kick-starts gene expression in developing embryos.
The formation of a human embryo starts with the fertilization of the oocyte by the sperm…
Personalized psychiatry matches therapy to specific patients with depression
Selecting the antidepressant that will be most effective for a specific patient suffering from depression can…
Wireless device can see through walls to detect walking speed
A growing body of research suggests that your walking speed could be a strong predictor of…