Researchers identify a genetic brake for the formation of blood vessels in muscles
In an international study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a gene variant that controls the…
Researchers find new way to halt leukemia stem cell growth
In a new study published in Nature Communications, a research team at the University of Oslo have examined…
Scientists uncover nanoplastics in brain tissue and question their role in neurological disease
Scientists are detecting nanoplastics in human brain tissue and exploring how these particles may influence the risk of…
New study uncovers link between pediatric OSA and higher risk of viral infections
A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu…
Myopia may be driven by prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments
For years, rising rates of myopia – or nearsightedness – have been widely attributed to increased screen time,…
Calibr-Skaggs and Kainomyx join forces to accelerate development of antimalarial drugs
The Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines at Scripps Research and Kainomyx, Inc., today announced a new research collaboration…
Experimental Stroke Drug Slows Bleeding but Doesn’t Improve RecoveryÂ
Andrew M. Naidech, MD, professor in the Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, was a co-author of the study.…
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Redefining cardiovascular care for women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women across the globe, yet significant progress has…
catfish prevent disease spread, earthquake maps and student with math learning disabilities
The Science & Technology desk gathers a weekly digest of impactful and interesting research publications and developments at…
Psychedelic effects of ketamine do not predict sobriety
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…