At first glance, the yeast Candida krusei seems as innocuous as microbes come: it’s used for…
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Mechanism explains how seizures may lead to memory loss
A team of researchers reveals a mechanism that can explain how even relatively infrequent seizures can…
Stress might be just as unhealthy as junk food to digestive system
We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new study finds that stress…
Women in science ask fewer questions than men, according to new research
Stereotypes suggest that women love to talk, with some studies even finding that women say three…
Brain training shows promise for patients with bipolar disorder
Computerized brain training can result in improved cognitive skills in individuals with bipolar disorder, researchers have…
A new target for marijuana
Cellular-level changes to a part of the brain's reward system induced by chronic exposure to the…
Catch a fleeting kilonova
Alerted by the first-ever gravitational waves caused by two neutron stars merging, astronomers detect the resulting…
Toward efficient high-pressure desalination
One of the biggest operational challenges for desalination plants is the fouling of membranes by microbes.…
Break the attachment before selling your stuff
Ever tried to sell something you've owned for a while on Craigslist and found that no…
Chemical treatment improves quantum dot lasers
One of the secrets to making tiny laser devices such as opthalmic surgery scalpels work even…