Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria ParasitesStudy highlights the potential of using Wolbachia in malaria control.
Taming Suspect Gene Reverses Schizophrenia-like Abnormalities in MiceNIH-funded study raises hope for recovery of some adult patients, despite early damage.
NIH Researchers Conduct First Genomic Survey of Human Skin Fungal DiversityLocation on the body surface determines fungal composition with the greatest diversity on feet.
Single-Cell Transfection Tool Enables Added Control for Biological StudiesNorthwestern University researchers have developed a new method for delivering molecules into single, targeted cells through temporary holes in the cell surface.
Biomarkers Found for Major Depressive DisorderNew research highlights biological and genetic markers associated with improved response to adjunctive L-Methylfolate in management of depression.
Clues to Congenital Heart DiseaseNon-inherited mutations in hundreds of genes together account for about 1 in 10 cases of severe congenital heart defects.
New DNA Cattle Test Beefs up Dairy and Meat QualityA genomics technique developed at Cornell to improve corn can now be used to improve the quality of milk and meat.
ATARiS Informatics Platform Hits the JackpotATARiS is one of several tools developed at the Broad Institute to precisely tune in to the signals within noisy datasets.
100K Pathogen Genome Project Maps First GenomesUC project announced that it has sequenced the genomes of its first 10 infectious microorganisms, including strains of Salmonella and Listeria.
Unkempt Weedy Land Unintentionally Boosts WildlifeParts of the farm landscape that look overgrown and ‘scruffy’ are more important than they first appear in supporting wildlife.