A tradeoff in the neural code

New research suggests that our brains are like modern washing machines -- evolved to have the…

Plants blink: Proceeding with caution in sunlight

Plants have control mechanisms that resemble those in human senses. According to a new study, plants…

Multiple sclerosis: Helping cells to help themselves

Diseases such as multiple sclerosis are characterized by damage to the 'myelin sheath', a protective covering…

Test for esophageal cancer could save millions of lives

New research could result in a simple and inexpensive screening for cancer of the esophagus --…

Graphene and related materials safety: Human health and the environment

Researchers reviewed the current research into the safety of graphene and related materials looking at both…

Blocking toxic-protein production in ALS

An approved drug that blocks an integrated stress response shows promise in preliminary tests against ALS…

Emerging significance of gammaherpesvirus and morbillivirus infections in cats

Emerging infectious diseases comprise a substantial fraction of important human infections, with potentially devastating global health…

How hot are atoms in the shock wave of an exploding star?

A new method to measure the temperature of atoms during the explosive death of a star…

Inability to integrate reward info contributes to undervalued rewards in schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia have a hard time integrating information about a reward -- the size of…

Long-read DNA analysis can give rise to errors

Advanced technologies that read long strings of DNA can produce flawed data that could affect genetic…