New modeling of coronavirus behavior suggests that an intervention strategy based on shield immunity could reduce the risk of allowing…
Lipid metabolism controls brain development
A lipid metabolism enzyme controls brain stem cell activity and lifelong brain development. If the enzyme does not work correctly,…
A role reversal for the function of certain circadian network neurons
A new study y reveals surprising findings about the function of circadian network neurons that undergo daily structural change. The…
The feeling a limb doesn’t belong is linked to lack of brain structure and connection
People with body integrity dysphoria (BID) often feel as though one of their healthy limbs isn’t meant to be a…
See a 3D mouse brain with single-cell resolution
A manually constructed 3D atlas offers a cellular-level view of the entire mouse brain. This reference brain, called the Allen…
Vitamin D linked to low virus death rate, study finds
A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases…
Variance in tree species results in the cleanest urban air
What kind of an effect do trees have on aerosol particle concentrations in cities? Modelling carried out at the University…
Accurate 3D imaging of sperm cells moving at top speed could improve IVF treatments
Researchers have developed a safe and accurate 3D imaging method to identify sperm cells moving at a high speed. The…
Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates
Researchers analyzed patient data from 10 countries. The team found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and hyperactive immune…
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 offers a more rapid alternative to a vaccine
Repurposing existing medicines focused on known drug targets is likely to offer a more rapid hope of tackling COVID-19 than…