Scientists have determined the structure of the bacterial enzyme cytochrome bd oxidase. Since humans do not have this type of…
A step closer to cancer precision medicine
Researchers have developed a computational model, Combined Essentiality Scoring (CES), that enables accurate identification of essential genes in cancer cells…
Stress, plastic additives in late pregnancy raise risk of premature birth
Women exposed simultaneously to stress and plastic additives late in pregnancy are at increased risk for premature birth, according to…
New role for dopamine in gene transcription and cell proliferation
The dopamine D2 receptor has a previously unobserved role in modulating Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation, according to…
Bisphenol-A structural analogues may be less likely than BPA to disrupt heart rhythm
Some chemical alternatives to plastic bisphenol-A (BPA), which is still commonly used in medical settings such as operating rooms and…
The ways astronauts prep for spaceflight could benefit cancer patients, say researchers
During spaceflight, astronauts experience similar physical stress as cancer patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Researchers…
Get your game face on: Study finds it may help
Could putting on a serious face in preparation for competition actually impact performance? According to a new study, there may…
Diverging trends: Binge drinking and depression
Binge drinking among U.S. adolescents precipitously declined from 1991 to 2018, according to a new study. Depressive symptoms among U.S.…
Medical News Today: 2 lifestyle changes may reduce risk of hot flashes
A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds that quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy weight may lessen the impact of…
Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process
Microorganisms living in the gut may alter the aging process, which could lead to the development of food-based treatment to…