Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown function of the DDX11 helicase enzyme. Mutations in the gene…
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Mutations, drugs drive cancer by blurring growth signals
Genetic mutations in a form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may drive tumor formation by…
A new way to remove ice buildup without power or chemicals
Researchers have found a way to prevent icing of powerlines, airplanes, wind turbines, and other surfaces…
Sound can be used to print droplets that couldn’t be printed before
Researchers have developed a new printing technology that uses sound waves to control the size of…
Cryptosporidiosis worsened in mice on probiotics
In an unexpected research finding infections with the intestinal parasite, Cryptosporidium parvum, worsened in mice that…
Eating in 10-hour window can override disease-causing genetic defects, nurture health
Scientists found that mice lacking the biological clocks thought to be necessary for a healthy metabolism…
Even the fittest middle-aged athletes can’t outrun cardiovascular risk factors
Middle-aged adults are exercising more and living longer, but new research suggests that even the fittest…
Investigators find that bile acids reduce cocaine reward
Bile acids -- gut compounds that aid in the digestion of dietary fats -- reduce the…
Vicious circle leads to loss of brain cells in old age
The CB1 receptor is responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis. However, it appears to act…
Genetics and pollution drive severity of asthma symptoms
Asthma patients, with a specific genetic profile, exhibit more intense symptoms following exposure to traffic pollution.