The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
New review reveals complex polygenic architecture underlying common epilepsies
An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common…
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into…
Ion channel TRPV4 found to regulate relief after scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching…
Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut
Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how…
Groundbreaking mouse cortex model opens new frontiers in neuroscience
Harnessing the muscle of one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, researchers have built one of the largest and…
New NIH grants fuel research in oral cancer treatment and pain relief
Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University…
Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects
Recently, a team led by Academician Hongjie Zhang, Researcher Shuyan Song, Associate Researcher Pengpeng Lei, and Dr. Ran An…
Unlocking the secrets of NMDA receptors for better brain health
As information zings from cell to cell inside the brain, bursts of electricity spur its transmission. At Cold…
New adaptive finger brace could improve recovery for joint injuries
A friend’s struggles with arthritis and the finger braces used to manage it inspired research by a Carnegie…
New fluorescent molecule could be used to generate clearer images of tumors
MIT chemists have designed a new type of fluorescent molecule that they hope could be used for applications…
Mapping the dynamics of complex protein
Discover how the University of Manchester was able to explore the dynamics of complex proteins thanks to Bruker’s groundbreaking…