Science & Technology
Breakthrough in treatment for Dupuytren’s disease
Injection of the anti-TNF drug adalimumab into Dupuytren’s disease nodules is effective in reducing nodule hardness and nodule size.
COVID-19 vaccine technique shows promise for heart disease
A method for delivering genetic material to the body is being tested as a way to repair damaged heart muscle after a heart attack.
Researcher looks into little known ‘purging disorder’
Though purging is often a condition associated with bulimia nervosa, new research at Ohio University suggests that a different kind of eating disorder could also be responsible.
New study shows hybrid learning led to significant reduction in COVID-19 spread
A new study shows that hybrid learning utilizing alternating school days for children offers a significant reduction in community disease spread. Total closure in favor of remote learning, however, offers little additional advantage over that hybrid op…
New model for antibacterial mechanism
Biologists have discovered an aberrant protein that’s deadly to bacteria. This erroneously built protein mimics the action of aminoglycosides, a class of antibiotics. The newly discovered protein could serve as a model to help scientists unravel detail…
Scientists detail brain dynamics implicated in neurological conditions
Researchers used fMRI and a genetic mouse model to study the effects of a neurotransmitter on brain network functional connectivity, a dynamic process crucial for human health and behavior.
Scientists detail brain dynamics implicated in neurological conditions
Researchers used fMRI and a genetic mouse model to study the effects of a neurotransmitter on brain network functional connectivity, a dynamic process crucial for human health and behavior.
A new mutation behind synucleinopathies
Scientists have carried out an extensive study of a newly discovered mutation that can uncover new insights into the molecular basis of pathology formation in a family of disorders that includes Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Anatomical study confirms: Harbor seals are good at learning calls
Harbor seals may sound different than expected from their body size. Is this ability related to their vocal talents or is it the result of an anatomical adaptation? An international team has now investigated the vocal tracts of harbor seals, which matc…