Wars and clan structure may explain a strange biological event 7,000 years ago

Genetic data suggest there was a collapse in male, but not female, genetic diversity starting 7,000…

Smell receptor fuels prostate cancer progression

Researchers have found that an olfactory receptor plays a critical role in the progression of prostate…

Self-tuning brain implant could help treat patients with Parkinson’s disease

Deep brain stimulation has been used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms for 25 years, but limitations…

Smoking, lack of exercise linked to early death after divorce

A growing body of research links divorce to a wide range of poor health outcomes, including…

What happens to plasmalogens, the phospholipids nobody likes to think about

In a paper to be published in the June 2 issue of the Journal of Biological…

Soy lecithin NSAID combo drug protects against cancer with fewer side effects, UTHealth reports

When scientists applied a chemical found in soybeans to a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), they increased…

Cognitive training reduces depression, rebuilds injured brain structure and connectivity after traumatic brain injury

New research shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health…

Woulda, coulda, shoulda: The haunting regret of failing our ideal selves

Our most enduring regrets are the ones that stem from our failure to live up to…

Chemical compound produces beneficial inflammation, remyelination that could help treat multiple sclerosis

Researchers report that indazole chloride, a synthetic compound that acts on one form of the body's…

Scientists improve ability to measure electrical properties of plasma

New research indicates a way to more accurately measure the electrical properties of plasma when it…