For the first time, researchers have learned at the molecular level how the P2X7 protein receptor…
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How long does memory last? For shape memory alloys, the longer the better
Scientists captured live action details of the phase transitions of shape memory alloys, giving them a…
Laser precision: NASA flights, satellite align over sea ice
The skies were clear, the winds were low, and the lasers aligned. In April, instruments aboard…
Tension around autonomy increases family conflict at end of life
Conflict within families can be stressful and confusing, and it can lead to feelings of sadness.…
Manipulating specific brain waves in sleep shifts balance between learning or forgetting a new skill
Distinct patterns of electrical activity in the sleeping brain may influence whether we remember or forget…
Engineered viruses could fight drug resistance
Biological engineers can program bacteriophages to kill different strains of E. coli by making mutations in…
Breakthrough in sex-chromosome regulation
Researchers have uncovered a chromosome-wide mechanism that keeps the gene expression of sex chromosomes in balance…
Life expectancy of captive chimpanzees in Japan
Researchers report on the average life expectancy of chimpanzees in Japan. The average life expectancy of…
Bumble bee workers sleep less while caring for young
All animals, including insects, need their sleep. Or do they? That’s the question researchers are exploring…
Heart failure and the obesity paradox
While obesity significantly increases your chances of developing heart failure, for those with established heart failure…