Unexpected mechanism behind chronic nerve pain

It has long been assumed that chronic nerve pain is caused by hypersensitivity in the neurons…

New insights into how the Zika virus causes microcephaly

Scientists have uncovered why Zika virus may specifically target neural stem cells in the developing brain,…

Researchers uncover clues about how HIV virus mutates

A new study completely maps all mutations that help the HIV virus evolve away from a…

Chemists forge a new path in the search for antibiotics

Scientists have developed a novel chemical process that may lead to the creation of a new…

Scientists measure black hole’s tilt, spin for clues to how massive stars die

Scientists working with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration measured and interpreted the spin and alignment of a…

Telehealth reduces wait time, improves care for children with autism living in remote areas

Expanding ECHO Autism will help families and children with autism around the world, especially those living…

Chromosome cooperation is long-distance endeavor

Multiple genomic elements work cooperatively and over long distances in order to ensure the proper functioning…

Rover findings indicate stratified lake on ancient Mars

A long-lasting lake on ancient Mars provided stable environmental conditions that differed significantly from one part…

Puberty hormones trigger changes in youthful learning

A study of mice reveals, for the first time, how puberty hormones might impede some aspects…

Neuroscientists rewire brain of one species to have connectivity of another

Scientists have rewired the neural circuit of one species and given it the connections of another…