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…

How plants defend themselves

Like humans and animals, plants defend themselves against pathogens with the help of their immune system.…

New microscopy method provides more details about nanocomposites

Scientists have developed a new microscopy approach for imaging gel nanocomposites in their natural state, which…

Rethinking conservation efforts for improved biodiversity

A new study looked into why the global commitment towards the expansion of protected areas has…

Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors in mice

Researchers have identified ketamine-induced brain-related changes that are responsible for maintaining the remission of behaviors related…