Earth & Environment
Lemur’s lament: when one vulnerable species stalks another
In a rare and troubling observation, researchers from Washington University in St.
Apr 19, 2024
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Health
Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1
A drug used to treat children with epilepsy prevents brain tumor formation and growth in two mouse models of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Apr 15, 2024
Health
New Alzheimer's Treatment Shows Promise by Activating Brain's Immune Cells
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a promising new way to remove the harmful protein clumps that cause Alzheimer's disease.
Apr 4, 2024
Health
Five factors to ensure an infant thrives
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis has identified the key elements that every baby needs to thrive and develop into a healthy, well-functioning individual.
Mar 18, 2024
Health
Life span increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated
In recent years, research has begun to reveal that the lines of communication between the body’s organs are key regulators of aging.
Jan 8, 2024
Health
Smoking causes brain shrinkage
Smoking shrinks the brain, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Dec 12, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease
Alzheimer’s disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking down half of its members in the prime of life.
Dec 12, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Lowering a form of brain cholesterol cuts Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice
In Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, cognitive decline is driven by the overaccumulation of a normal brain protein known as tau.
Nov 23, 2023
Health
Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion
Who can forget the stomach-churning moments when “Survivor” contestants forced down crunchy insects, among other unappetizing edibles, for a chance to win $1 million?
Sep 8, 2023
Earth & Environment
Blowing snow contributes to Arctic warming
When it comes to global warming trends, the Arctic is a troubling outlier. The Arctic warms nearly four times faster than the global average, and aerosols play an important role in that warming.
Sep 5, 2023
Social Sciences
For 50 years, mass incarceration has hurt American families; here’s how to change it
For nearly 50 years, the incarceration rate in the U.S. has grown at an exponential rate.
Oct 15, 2021
Health
Shoelaces made from muscle? Synthetic biology enables microbes to build synthetic muscle
Would you wear clothing made of muscle fibers? Use them to tie your shoes or even wear them as a belt?
Aug 30, 2021
Technology
Study finds fluorine as possible substitute for lithium in rechargeable batteries
With increased use of rechargeable batteries to power modern technology, particularly electric vehicles, researchers have been looking for alternative materials for lithium-ion in rechargeable batteries.
Dec 15, 2020
Space
Powerful electrical events quickly alter surface chemistry on Mars and other planetary bodies
Thinking like Earthlings may have caused scientists to overlook the electrochemical effects of Martian dust storms.
Dec 15, 2020