Massive earthquakes provide new insight into deep Earth

In a first-ever study of two of the largest deep earthquakes ever recorded in human history,…

The regeneration of a cell depends on where it is positioned

Researchers report a new single-cell RNA sequencing technology, single cell-digital gene expression, which can measure the…

People ‘hear’ flashes due to disinhibited flow of signals around the brain, suggests study

A synaesthesia-like effect in which people 'hear' silent flashes or movement, such as in popular 'noisy…

Helping infants survive brain cancer

Choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC) is a particularly challenging type of brain cancer: The tumor most commonly…

A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes

We all have a remedy -- a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate --…

Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for MS treatment

A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger…

On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day

The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic…

A more accurate method to diagnose cancer subtypes

Researchers have developed a method for detecting the products of 'fusion' genes in cancer cells more…

How nerve cells control misfolded proteins

Researchers have identified a protein complex that marks misfolded proteins, stops them from interacting with other…

New medication gives mice bigger muscles

Researchers have studied a new group of medicinal products which increase the muscle- and bone mass…