Two main methods for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology
The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While…
PhD opportunity – Supercritical geothermal geophysics, DeepHeat programme, New Zealand
A PhD opportunity is available in New Zealand in the field of geothermal geophysics as part of the…
Astronomers witness most powerful black hole flare ever — as bright as 10 trillion suns
Astronomers generally assume that active galaxies may shift and flicker, since their central supermassive black holes tend to…
Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells
“Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body?” There are…
Longevity gene offers clues to extending life without restrictive diets
The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but the notion of a…
Global report reveals a decade of uneven progress in advanced breast cancer care
The ABC Global Alliance today launched the Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) Global Decade Report 2015–2025 – a landmark…
New genomic method unlocks hidden diversity in ocean microbes and viruses
A new method vastly improves on the existing approach for single-cell genetic sequencing, enabling scientists to read the…
Seasonal Depression May Have ‘Overlooked’ Cause
As the days become shorter and nights get longer, many brace for the winter blues. But what actually causes them? For decades,…
Bowel cancer’s “Big Bang” moment reveals how the disease takes shape
Like the astronomical explosion that kickstarted the universe, bowel cancer has a “Big Bang” moment which determines how…
Scientists discover a stress clock in the brain that ticks every hour
Stress is not simply a response to acute stressful episodes. It occurs in the brain where a natural…
Why don’t we have cures for Alzheimer’s, depression? — Harvard Gazette
It’s time to change our minds about our brains. That was the key message neuroscientist Nicole Rust brought…
Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…