Genetic profile for a section of Aspergillus fungi

Aspergillus is an important fungal genus, with roles in agriculture, biotechnology, human health, enzyme production and…

Antipsychotics ineffective for treating ICU delirium

A large multi-site study has found that critically ill patients are not benefiting from antipsychotic medications…

Childhood obesity the major risk factor for serious hip disease

New research suggests that rising childhood obesity rates are causing more adolescents to develop a debilitating…

Cells that change jobs to fight diabetes

Diabetes is characterized by persistent high blood sugar levels that occur when certain cells in the…

Nanosized ferroelectrics become a reality

Using ferroelectricity instead of magnetism in computer memory saves energy. If ferroelectric bits were nanosized, this…

Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer’s disease

Pioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold the key to…

Monitoring electromagnetic signals in the brain with MRI

MIT engineers have devised a new technique to detect either electrical activity or optical signals in…

New tool gives deeper understanding of glioblastoma

Researchers have developed a new tool to study genetic 'switches' active in glioblastoma tumors that drive…

AI doctor could boost chance of survival for sepsis patients

Scientists have created an artificial intelligence system that could help treat patients with sepsis.

Drug cocktail almost doubles lifespan of worms

A research team has discovered a combination of drugs that increases healthy lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans.…