First-ever elucidation of a small protein's structure could signal help for those with epilepsy and other disorders

Scientists elucidate, for the first time, the structure of the GABA transporter 1 (GAT-1) protein using…

Rapid Ebola diagnosis may be possible with new technology

A new tool can quickly and reliably identify the presence of Ebola virus in blood samples,…

Three distinct brain circuits in the thalamus contribute to Parkinson's symptoms

Neuroscientists identified three circuits in the thalamus that influence the development of motor and nonmotor symptoms…

Lifespan of solid-state lithium batteries extended

Researchers have successfully increased the lifespan and stability of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, creating a viable approach…

Most 'silent' genetic mutations are harmful, not neutral, a finding with broad implications

In the early 1960s scientists deciphered the genetic code of life, determining the rules by which…

Strange radio burst raises new questions

A highly active repeating Fast Radio Burst is raising new questions about the nature of such…

Pregnant women produce super antibodies to protect newborns, now scientists know how

During pregnancy, a subtle molecular change allows immunoglobulin G — the body’s most common type of…

Unique insight into the inner workings of our cellular powerplants

Using advanced microscopy techniques, researchers have visualized in unprecedented detail the machinery that the cells’ powerhouses,…

Lessons on how to sleep: What we can learn from worms

Caenorhabditis elegans is a worm that has been used for decades as a model organism. Researchers…

Microplastics in the Indian Ocean

Samples from the tropical Indian Ocean were investigated using a new method for extraction and identification…