Bridging the gap between the mechanics of blast traumatic brian injuries and cell damage

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a largely silent epidemic that affects roughly two million people each…

Special properties of hagfish’s defense ‘slime’

Hagfish are marine fish shaped like eels, famous for releasing large quantities of “slime” that unfolds,…

Non-invasive test offers quick skin cancer diagnosis

A non-invasive imaging technique has been developed that accurately detects skin cancer without surgical biopsy. Multiphoton…

Use of multiple brain-affecting drugs is rising among seniors, despite risks, research finds

The number of older Americans who take three or more medicines that affect their brains has…

Old into new: Geneticists track the evolution of parenting

Researchers have confirmed that becoming a parent brings about more than just the obvious offspring—it also…

Preventing hospital-related deaths due to medical errors

How many patients die in the hospital as a result of preventable medical errors? While debate…

New study links ‘mastermind’ gene to rare cancer-causing tumor

Scientists have discovered a new "mastermind fusion gene" may be associated with a rare cancer-causing tumor…

Cultivated scallops populations develop distinct genetic structure

The scallop is one of the largest edible molluscs, and gourmets consider it to be a…

Ubiquitous and influential

Scientists have generated new insights into the intricate molecular underpinnings of ubiquitin signaling. Their results may…

Psychological ‘recipe’ identified for viral campaigns such as Ice Bucket Challenge

New work focusing on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge reveals very brief shelf life of such…