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Convergence of Synaptic Signals is Mediated by a Protein Critical for Learning and Memory
NewsResearchers show that protein Kinase C is a novel information integrator, keeping tabs on the recent history of neighboring synapses while simultaneously monitoring local synaptic input
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Through the Eyes of the Crab: Binocular processing of object motion in the crustacean
NewsThe widely spaced eyes and visually guided behaviors of the crab Neohelice granulata suggest it may compute visual parameters of moving targets by combining input from both eyes.
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Getting to Know the Microbes that Drive Climate Change
NewsA new understanding of the microbes and viruses in the thawing permafrost in Sweden may help scientists better predict the pace of climate change.
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Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Results in Lower Number of Neurons and Synapses in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex
NewsPhthalates - chemicals used in plastics belonging to the same class as Bisphenol A (BPA) - can potentially interfere with hormones important for the developing brain.
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3D Super-Resolution Nanoscopes Used To Identify Amyloid Plaques
News Jul 17, 2018A new development in 3D super-resolution imaging gives insight on Alzheimer's disease
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Crowdsourcing Friendly Bacteria Helps Superbug Cause Infection
News Jul 17, 2018Antimicrobial resistant pathogens crowdsource friendly bacteria to survive in immune cells and cause disease, a new study has revealed.
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Brain Changes Responsible for Appetite Effects of Cannabis Identified
News Jul 17, 2018Deciphering the ways cannabis acts in the body to alter appetite could lead to new treatments for illness-induced anorexia common in cancer, HIV/AIDS, heart disease, and some metabolic disorders.
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Potential Treatment for Rare Inherited Cancers
News Jul 17, 2018Studying two rare inherited cancer syndromes, scientists have found the cancers are driven by a breakdown in how cells repair their DNA. The discovery suggests a promising strategy for treatment with drugs recently approved for other forms of cancer, said the researchers.
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CRISPR Causes More Genome Damage Than First Thought
News Jul 17, 2018Researchers have discovered that CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing can cause greater genetic damage in cells than was previously thought. These results create safety implications for gene therapies using CRISPR/Cas9 in the future as the unexpected damage could lead to dangerous changes in some cells.
Chili Pepper Derived Anti-Obesity Drug Shows Promise in Animal Trials
News Jul 17, 2018A novel drug based on capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their spicy burn, caused long term weight loss and improved metabolic health in mice eating a high fat diet.
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‘Nitrogen Footprint’ Tool Offers Guide to Pollution Reduction
News Jul 17, 2018Researchers have helped create the first tool to calculate the ‘nitrogen footprint’ of an organisation. The tool will provide a guide to sustainability and pollution reduction for daily activities such as food consumption, travel and energy use.
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ExPecto Patronum! Magical Machine Learning Tool Summons DNA Dark Matter Data
News Jul 17, 2018A new machine learning framework, dubbed ExPecto, can predict the effects of mutations in the so-called “dark matter” regions of the human genome. ExPecto pinpoints how mutations can disrupt the way genes turn on and off throughout your body.
Hunger Hormones: A Promising Avenue for Addiction Treatment?
News Jul 17, 2018Hormones that signal the body's state of hunger and fullness could be the key to new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. Researchers expressed optimism about the potential for rapid progress toward new addiction treatments, since several drugs that affect these hormones are already approved or in the FDA pipeline.
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Allergic Responses May Protect Against Skin Cancer
News Jul 17, 2018The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings.
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