Oncology & Cancer

How silencing a gene-silencer could lead to new cancer drugs

Deep inside our cells— each one complete with an identical set of genes— a molecular machine known as PRC2 plays a critical role in determining which cells become heart cells, vs. brain or muscle or skin cells.

Health

Physical activity linked to higher pain tolerance

A new analysis of data from more than 10,000 adults shows that people who were physically active had higher pain tolerance than those who were sedentary, and that those with a higher level of activity had a higher level of ...

Vaccination

Vaccine printer could help vaccines reach more people

Getting vaccines to people who need them isn't always easy. Many vaccines require cold storage, making it difficult to ship them to remote areas that don't have the necessary infrastructure.

Gerontology & Geriatrics

'Beige fat' could hold key to age-related metabolism change

New research suggests a strategy to ward off age-related weight gain, which could prevent obesity and associated health disorders like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and chronic inflammation.

Neuroscience

MRI scans reveal changes in brains wiring after cold water shock

For the first time, a team of researchers has observed changes in how different parts of the brain interact with each other after a person's body is immersed in cold water. The findings explain why people often feel more ...

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