Geneticists continue to unravel how genes impact drug use and addiction

Research is revealing new insights into how genes impact drug use and addiction through a novel…

Insulin under the influence of light

By understanding how the brain links the effects of insulin to light, researchers are deciphering how…

Discrimination against older people needs attention

Ever cracked a joke about old people? It might seem funny, but in a world where…

How molecular escorts help prevent cancer

The anti-tumor protein p53 can decide on the life or death of a cell: If it…

New framework improves performance of deep neural networks

Researchers have developed a new framework for building deep neural networks via grammar-guided network generators. In…

After GWAS studies, how to narrow the search for genes?

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) often turn up a long list of genes that MIGHT help cause…

Cancer: Using 3D to test personalized treatments in five days

Researchers have devised a cell co-culture platform that reproduces a patient’s tumor structure in 3D. The…

Formation of the moon brought water to Earth

Earth has a large amount of water and a relatively large moon, which stabilizes Earth’s axis.…

Why lack of sleep is bad for your heart

People who sleep fewer than 7 hours per night have lower levels of gene-regulating molecules, or…

Toward zero hunger: More food or a smarter food system?

When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop…