Drugs in development for cancer may also fight brain diseases, including ALS

A class of cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors could be useful for treating and preventing brain…

Nuclear gatekeeper could block undruggable prostate cancer targets

Blocking nuclear gateways that traffic cancer-promoting molecules to nucleus, could offer a new way to target…

Roles of emotional support animals examined

Airlines are not the only organizations grappling with the complexities surrounding emotional support animals. Colleges and…

Tiny tunnels inside garnets appear to be the result of boring microorganisms

Complex systems of microscopic tunnels found inside garnet crystals from Thailand are most likely the result…

Inducing labor at 39 weeks decreases need for cesarean section, study finds

Inducing labor in healthy women at 39 weeks into their pregnancy reduces the need for cesarean…

Viewing cancer treatment as a game to find strategies that improve patient outcomes

Game theory can be utilized to identify potential flaws in current cancer treatment approaches and suggest…

Tbx6 revealed as crucial to heart and skeleton formation from stem cells

In a study of over 50 transcription factors, Tbx6 alone was able to stimulate mesoderm formation…

Bribing bacteria to play nicely is good for everyone

Researchers report that giving mice dietary iron supplements enabled them to survive a normally lethal bacterial…

Key role found for enzymes in DNA replication and sensitivity to chemotherapeutic drugs

A new study shows that the TLK1 and TLK2 enzymes are critical for ensuring the copying…

A conversation between plants’ daily and aging clocks

Scientists have found out how the two clocks talk to each other genetically. Plants' circadian clock…