Astronaut twin brothers Scott and Mark Kelly took part in a unique space travel experiment and…
New imaging technique reveals ‘burst’ of activity before cell death
Using a novel optical imaging technique, researchers discovered connections between the macromolecular structure and dynamic movement…
Broken mitochondria use ‘eat me’ proteins to summon their executioners
When mitochondria become damaged, they avoid causing further problems by signaling cellular proteins to degrade them.…
Longer neutrophil lifespan may contribute to HIV-associated intestinal inflammation
The increased survival of white blood cells called neutrophils is associated with alterations in the intestinal…
Case of tick-borne relapsing fever in Mexico
Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a recurring fever caused by exposure to infected Borrelia bacteria. Several…
Protein complex may help prevent neurodegenerative diseases
The protein complex NAC in the cell helps to prevent the aggregration of proteins associated with…
Mice reveal 38 new genes involved in hearing loss
Multiple new genes involved in hearing loss have been revealed in a large study of mouse…
New role for sensory signals in the brain
Learning how to tie a shoe or shoot a basketball isn't easy, but the brain somehow…
Crucial ‘electrical switch’ in brain
Scientists have revealed the structure of a critical receptor in the brain associated with learning, memory,…
Interplay of pollinators and pests influences plant evolution
Brassica rapa plants pollinated by bumblebees evolve more attractive flowers. But this evolution is compromised if…