How Huntington's disease affects different neurons

Neuroscientists find two distinct cell populations in the striatum are affected differently by Huntington’s disease. They…

Squid tissues and chemistry combine for versatile hydrogels

The natural abilities of squid tissues and the creativity of chemists combine to take hydrogel research…

Chemists synthesize ocean-based molecule that could fight Parkinson's

Recreating natural molecules in the laboratory as part of the search for potential new drugs for…

Bioenergy: Precision gene editing in miscanthus

Researchers have successfully demonstrated precision gene editing in miscanthus, a promising perennial crop for sustainable bioenergy…

Study reveals key aspect of the finely tuned regulation of gene expression

A team of researchers unveils a novel, key aspect of enhancer-mediated regulation of gene expression and…

Rare opportunity to study short-lived volcanic island reveals sulfur-metabolizing microbes

On the short-lived island of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai, researchers discovered a unique microbial community that…

'Smart' walking stick could help visually impaired with groceries, finding a seat

For people who are blind or visually impaired, finding the right products in a crowded grocery…

New nanoparticles deliver therapy brain-wide, edit Alzheimer's gene in mice

Researchers describe a new family of nano-scale capsules made of silica that can carry genome-editing tools…

Squirrels that gamble win big when it comes to evolutionary fitness

Imagine overhearing the Powerball lottery winning numbers, but you didn’t know when those numbers would be…

Genes that cause rare hidden cancer revealed

Several genes that cause sarcoma have been identified in the first comprehensive genetic map of sarcomas.…