Being near colleagues helps cross-disciplinary research on papers and patents

Want to boost collaboration among researchers? Even in an age of easy virtual communication, physical proximity…

Dissolvable device could make closing surgical incisions a cinch

Surgeons are often faced with the challenge of securely closing the abdominal wall without injuring the…

Spontaneous system follows rules of equilibrium

A new discovery could be the beginning of a general framework of rules for seemingly unpredictable…

Can patients record doctor’s visits? What does the law say?

What exactly are the laws governing patient recordings? In a new article, investigators explain the often-confusing…

Well-known protein stimulates insulin secretion in pancreatic cells, surprising scientists

A protein complex (Gbeta5-RGS) commonly known for halting cellular functions may actually stimulate insulin secretion in…

Brain-computer interfaces revolutionized using silicon electronics

An implanted brain-interface device could transform the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases or people who…

Hidden herpes virus may play key role in MS, other brain disorders

The ubiquitous human herpesvirus 6 may play a critical role in impeding the brain's ability to…

Shortened lifespan for survivors of invasive pneumococcal pneumonia, study shows

Patients who recover from invasive pneumococcal pneumonia, on average, live 10 years less when measured against…

Glioblastoma ‘ecosystem’ redefined for more effective immunotherapy trials

The intrinsic gene expression patterns of glioblastoma (GBM) tumors have been revealed by researchers, insights that…

In fathering, peace-loving bonobos don’t spread the love

Bonobos have a reputation for being the peaceful, free-loving hippies of the primate world. But, researchers…