New MRI sensor can image activity deep within the brain

Researchers have developed an MRI-based calcium sensor that allows them to peer deep into the brain.…

Could blockchain ensure integrity of clinical trial data?

Researchers have created a proof-of-concept method for ensuring the integrity of clinical trials data with blockchain.…

Correct antibiotic dosing could preserve lung microbial diversity in cystic fibrosis

Children and young adults with cystic fibrosis whose lung infections were treated with suboptimal doses of…

Revealing the role of the mysterious small proteins

Investigators develop a technique to identify and classify proteins with less than 100 amino acids. These…

Pharmaceutical residues in fresh water pose a growing environmental risk

Over the past 20 years, concentrations of pharmaceuticals have increased in freshwater sources all over the…

Planting small seeds simply: The allure of the slide hammer seeder

The development of a simply made and easy-to-use planting device could make growing important herbs and…

What tumor cells and a healthy retina have in common

Researchers are parsing how the retina hijacks an energy-producing chemical reaction to churn out molecular building…

Three years into soda tax, sugary drink consumption down more than 50 percent in Berkeley

Consumption of sugary drinks dropped 52 percent among Berkeley's low-income residents in the three years after…

Climate change may affect ecological interactions among species

Predator-prey equilibria are being disrupted by climate change, according to a new study.

Chemical added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment

Triclosan exposure may inadvertently drive bacteria into a state in which they are able to tolerate…