Microbes seen controlling action of host’s genes

Microbes can control their animal hosts by manipulating the molecular machinery of their cells, triggering patterns…

Exposure to BPA potentially induces permanent reprogramming of painted turtles’ brains

BPA is a chemical that is used in a variety of consumer products, such as food…

When birds of a feather poop together: Excessive birds feces and algal blooms

Algal blooms deplete oxygen in lakes, produce toxins, and end up killing aquatic life in the…

Metabolism harnessed to reverse aggressiveness in leukemia

Researchers have identified a new drug target for the two most common types of myeloid leukemia,…

Few willing to pay a price for equitable treatment in aviation screenings

What would U.S. air travelers pay to ensure equal treatment in aviation security screenings? Not much,…

Advancing cancer immunotherapy with computer simulations and data analysis

Immunotherapy supercharges the body's own disease-fighting mechanisms to combat cancer. Researchers are using advanced computing resources…

Monarch butterflies: Looking beyond the breeding grounds

Monarch butterfly populations are shrinking. New research makes a strong case that the reasons for this…

Brigatinib first drug to offer over 1-year control of ALK-positive lung cancer post-crizotinib

The FDA has approved brigatinib as a second-line therapy for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer, offering…

Even small quantities of opioids prescribed for minor injuries increase risk of long-term use

Patients who received their first opioid prescription for an ankle sprain treated in U.S. emergency departments…

Same genes, same environment, different personality: Is individuality unavoidable?

Genetically identical Amazon mollies raised individually and under identical environmental conditions, nevertheless develop different personality types.…