Medical research
Cancer has a biological clock and this drug may keep it from ticking
A new drug shows potential to halt cancer cells' growth by stunting the cells' biological clock.
Jan 23, 2019
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Neuroscience
Scientists show that forgetting does not reverse the learning process
Forgetting can be a blessing and a curse. Some who've experienced a traumatic event cannot seem to forget, while others seem only to forget, and all too quickly.
Apr 14, 2022
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Medical research
Researchers are one step closer to artificial livers
Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, was punished for this theft by being bound to a rock. Each day, an eagle swept down and fed on his liver, which then grew back to be eaten again the next day.
Jun 2, 2013
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Neuroscience
Neural mechanism of autonomous learning uncovered
Thanks to so-called 'deep learning," a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms inspired by the brain, machines can match human performance in perception and language recognition and even outperform humans in certain ...
May 3, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
Scientists reveal surprising picture of how powerful antibody neutralizes HIV
Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered the surprising details of how a powerful anti-HIV antibody grabs hold of the virus. The findings, published in Science Express on October 13, 2011, highlight a ...
Oct 13, 2011
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Medical research
Adult stem cells use special pathways to repair damaged muscle (w/ Video)
When a muscle is damaged, dormant adult stem cells called satellite cells are signaled to "wake up" and contribute to repairing the muscle. University of Missouri researchers recently found how even distant satellite cells ...
Dec 1, 2011
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Genetics
Newly discovered genetic mutation protects against Parkinson's disease and offers hope for new therapies
A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis ...
Jan 2, 2024
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists advance understanding of pain from light touch
Researchers from the Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced today in the journal Neuron that they've uncovered additional complexities behind mechanical allodynia—the ...
Nov 11, 2020
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Neuroscience
'Dimmer switch' for mood disorders discovered
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain that processes sensory and emotive information that humans experience as "disappointment."
Sep 18, 2014
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Dentistry
Student researchers turn to lotus plant to design fog-free personal protective equipment
Students at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine applied the science behind why water beads up on lotus leaves to solve a pesky problem that arose during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep 18, 2023
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