Scientists have identified a protein sensor that restricts how much sugar and fat our cells convert into energy during periods…
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Two steps closer to flexible, powerful, fast bioelectronic devices
Researchers have designed biocompatible ion-driven soft transistors that can perform real-time neurologically relevant computation and a mixed-conducting particulate composite that…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Substituting the next-best protein
Children born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have a mutation in the X-chromosome gene that would normally code for dystrophin, a…
Nursing homes prepared for pandemics, but COVID-19 reveals gaps
New data suggests that Michigan nursing homes that responded to a survey were far better prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic…
Structure of biocatalysts depends on whether they are in cells or test tubes
The structure of enzymes determines how they control vital processes such as digestion or immune response. This is because the…
COVID-19: The downside of social distancing
When faced with danger, humans draw closer together. Social distancing thwarts this impulse. Researchers argue that this dilemma poses a…
Holistic approach best for tackling nonmedical drug use, study finds
Health practitioners are constantly developing new ways to help those with drug and alcohol addictions wean themselves from their substance…
I Was Ready to Help Fight the Pandemic. Then I Got Sick Myself.
As a surgeon, I anticipated seeing Covid-19 through the eyes of a medical professional. But being a patient was a…
I Was Ready to Help Fight the Pandemic. Then I Got Sick Myself.
As a surgeon, I anticipated seeing Covid-19 through the eyes of a medical professional. But being a patient was a…
I Was Ready to Help Fight the Pandemic. Then I Got Sick Myself.
As a surgeon, I anticipated seeing Covid-19 through the eyes of a medical professional. But being a patient was a…