Researchers uncover signal needed for blood-brain barrier
The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties.
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Researchers pinpoint protein tied to drug resistance in patients with lung cancer
Cancer therapies that target specific genetic abnormalities in tumors have revolutionized treatment possibilities over the past two decades. While quality of life and survival are improved with targeted therapies, relapse is common due to the evolution…
Webb celebrates first year of science with close-up on birth of sun-like stars
From our cosmic backyard in the solar system to distant galaxies near the dawn of time, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered on its promise of revealing the universe like never before in its first year of science operations. To celebrate the…
Air pollution particles may be cause of dramatic drop in global insect numbers
Researchers report that an insect’s ability to find food and a mate is reduced when their antennae are contaminated by particulate matter from industry, transport, bushfires, and other sources of air pollution.
Sex lives of orchids reads like science fiction
Scientists have created a global database of pollination data for almost 3000 orchid species.
Why people who have Down’s Syndrome age prematurely
An overdosed gene on chromosome 21 causes people with Down’s Syndrome to age faster than the general population.