Researchers have made an important advance toward understanding why certain cells in the nervous system are prone to breaking down…
Medical News Today: Just 2 glasses of soft drinks daily tied to higher death risk
A study of nearly 452,000 people ties higher soft drinks consumption — including of those artificially and sugar sweetened —…
Medical marijuana laws impact use among sexual minorities differently than heterosexuals
Bisexual women had higher rates of past-year and daily marijuana use compared to heterosexual women, and gay/lesbian women were also…
Biophysics: Stretching proteins with magnetic tweezers
Physicists have developed a highly sensitive method for measuring the mechanical stability of protein conformations, and used it to monitor…
As an act of self-disclosure, workplace creativity can be risky business
It’s increasingly common for managers to instruct employees to ‘be creative’ during brainstorming sessions. But according to a new article,…
Young adults exposed to incarceration as children prone to depression
Young adults with childhood history of both parental incarceration and juvenile justice involvement were nearly three times more likely to…
Researchers move beyond sequencing and create a 3D genome
Scientists have taken whole genome sequencing to the next level by creating a 3D map of the genome to better…
Transport proteins provide key to improve infant formula
Researchers identify and functionally describe key transport proteins, which contribute to creating a healthy early life gut microbiota.
How natural genetic differences can affect heart health
The biggest risks for cardiovascular disease are smoking and poor diet. However, different people are more susceptible to heart disease…
Psychiatric disorders may be linked to unnecessary oophorectomies
Undergoing a hysterectomy, especially in conjunction with removal of the ovaries, can take a major toll on a woman’s mental…