Taking a ‘one in a million’ shot to tackle dopamine-linked brain disorders microbiologystudy
Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure […]
Mature forests vital in frontline fight against climate change
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change — extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from
Study reveals oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase underpins lethal respiratory viral disease microbiologystudy
Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research
First-of-its-kind proteomic study of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may open door to new therapies microbiologystudy
Graphical Abstract. Credit: iScience (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110544 Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are a rare form of pancreatic cancer for which
Low magnesium levels increase disease risk
A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the
How mortal filaments’ self-assemble and maintain order: Align or die microbiologystudy
A previously unknown mechanism of active matter self-organization essential for bacterial cell division follows the motto ‘dying to align’: Misaligned
Genetics
Gene-related metabolic dysfunction may be driving heart arrhythmia microbiologystudy
Graphical Abstract. Credit: Cardiovascular Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae169 Patients with a common heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation could benefit from
Parents’ eating behavior influences how their children respond to food microbiologystudy
Young children often display similar eating behaviour as their parents, with a parent’s own eating style influencing how they feed
Asthma emergencies spike when allergenic pollen blooms microbiologystudy
A new Cornell University study that tracks how many asthma-related emergency room visits result from pollen in metropolitan areas highlights