Science & Technology
Using new technique, researchers make surprising discoveries about how flies’ brains respond to tastes
The study is an example of how brain imaging technology can be adapted to advance knowledge of brain processes and prompt new questions about behavior.
Using new technique, researchers make surprising discoveries about how flies’ brains respond to tastes
The study is an example of how brain imaging technology can be adapted to advance knowledge of brain processes and prompt new questions about behavior.
Poor heart health predicts premature brain aging
By estimating people’s brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, a team of researchers has identified multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain.
Poor heart health predicts premature brain aging
By estimating people’s brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, a team of researchers has identified multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain.
‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate mesothelioma tumors in mice
Researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days with a treatment combining tiny, cytokine ‘drug factory’ implants and a checkpoint inhibitor drug.
‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate mesothelioma tumors in mice
Researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days with a treatment combining tiny, cytokine ‘drug factory’ implants and a checkpoint inhibitor drug.
DNA profiling solves Australian rabbit plague puzzle
New study proves that single introduction of 24 animals shipped from England in 1859 caused the infamous invasion and argues that wild genetic traits gave these rabbits a devastating advantage over earlier arrivals.
DNA profiling solves Australian rabbit plague puzzle
New study proves that single introduction of 24 animals shipped from England in 1859 caused the infamous invasion and argues that wild genetic traits gave these rabbits a devastating advantage over earlier arrivals.
A prehistoric climate feedback loop
Against the backdrop of a rapidly warming planet, the need to better understand the nature and long-term impact of positive climatic feedback loops — processes that accelerate the effects of warming — becomes critically important.
A prehistoric climate feedback loop
Against the backdrop of a rapidly warming planet, the need to better understand the nature and long-term impact of positive climatic feedback loops — processes that accelerate the effects of warming — becomes critically important.
What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk
What we do while we sit matters. New research indicates seniors engaged in sedentary passive behaviors like watching TV may have an increased risk of dementia.
Modified bladder cancer treatment shows promise in animal studies
Many bladder cancer patients cannot tolerate the strong side effects of the gold standard treatment. Researchers have found a way to minimize those side effects and are poised to move into clinical trials.
Brushing thin films onto electrodes preserves batteries
Brushing powdered phosphorus and sulfur into lithium anodes helps keep them from forming damaging dendrites in rechargeable batteries.
Pheasant meat sold for food found to contain many tiny shards of toxic lead
Eating pheasant killed using lead shot is likely to expose consumers to raised levels of lead in their diet, even if the meat is carefully prepared to remove the shotgun pellets and the most damaged tissue.
Hopes of a new curative treatment for children with neuroblastoma
Children who suffer a relapse of the aggressive cancer known as neuroblastoma have small chances of survival. However, a researchers have now shown that DHODH blockers, which are well-tolerated in humans, can cure neuroblastoma in mice if administered …