Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is…
A new way to monitor chemotherapy drug behavior inside cells
Scientists have made incredible progress in developing cancer therapies that help patients across cancer types. However, they face…
New computer model lets researchers simulate how brain circuits make decisions
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
CogLinks model reveals how the brain adapts to changing rules
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
New AI model revolutionizes medical imaging with 90% less computing power
When doctors review brain scans, each detail of the picture—each pixel or voxel—must be painstakingly labeled. The cerebral…
Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver may damage arteries
A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and…
COVID-19 and smell loss: Brain region changes revealed
MRI scans reveal that people who lose their sense of smell after COVID-19 show measurable changes in brain…
Family conflict and peer pressure drive teen mental health risks
A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provides some answers. Published…
New computer model sheds light on how brain circuits support flexible thinking
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain relief
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative…
Next-generation imaging promises sharper, deeper view of living tissues
A University of Arizona research team will receive nearly $2.7 million from the NIH’s Common Fund Venture Program to advance next-generation…
Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health
A new review comparing yoga and exercise reveals that while both boost vascular function, structured workouts deliver stronger…