Bioluminescent tool illuminates single-cell activity in living brains
A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells
By engineering nanomaterials that boost mitochondrial biogenesis, researchers show how stem cells can become powerful “mitochondrial biofactories,” offering…
New fluorescent labeling method offers high precision and exceptional stability in living cells
A team of researchers at IOCB Prague headed by Dr. Tomáš Slanina has developed a new method for…
Muscle-driven gene therapy shows promise for protecting memory in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment…
Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers
Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called…
2025 Houston Innovation Awards finalists: Scaleup of the Year
From raising funding rounds to earning FDA acceptance, some of Houston’s most innovative companies have reached major milestones…
Reducing ketone levels and increasing exercise capacity could help manage diabetic ketoacidosis
A researcher at the University of Houston finds management of diabetic ketoacidosis may center around reducing ketone levels…
With a new molecule-based method, physicists peer inside an atom’s nucleus | MIT News
Physicists at MIT have developed a new way to probe inside an atom’s nucleus, using the atom’s own…
Can strawberries help prevent diabetes? New trial shows promising results in prediabetic adults
Researchers found that daily freeze-dried strawberry intake enhanced antioxidant biomarkers, lowered inflammation, and improved fasting glucose, suggesting a…
Leads Agri Genetics sees critical need to integrate advanced genomics with traditional breeding
The Integrated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Cattle and Plant Genomics aims to modernise India’s cattle and crop…
Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts
Science has confirmed what sports lovers have always known from experience: exercise is good for the brain. It…