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Researchers at the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new technique that can determine the specific molecular form, location, and the amount of lipids in samples of rat brain tissue. The technique provides more information than previous methods.

Pneumococcus experts describe a newly-found capsule—the 100th to be identified since the pathogen was first discovered in the late 19th century. Microbiologist Moon Nahm, M.D., who led the study, said identifying new capsules is critical to keep up with the rapidly changing bacteria and update vaccines that can save lives.

Women who regularly consume cannabis experience more intense cravings for the drug than their male counterparts, a study has found.

A new study shows that when specific human brain cells are transplanted into animal models of multiple sclerosis and other white matter diseases, the cells repair damage and restore function. The study provides one of the final pieces of scientific evidence necessary to advance this treatment strategy to clinical trials.

Researchers have established a novel mass spectrometry-based screening technique to rapidly profile medium-chain fatty acids produced in yeast.

Researchers have investigated how optogenetic technologies may be used to provide precisely targeted brain prostheses.

Airborne transmission of viruses, like the virus causing COVID-19, is not well understood, but a good baseline for study is a deeper understanding of how particles travel through the air when people cough. Even in a slight breeze of 4 kph, saliva travels 18 feet in 5 seconds.

With the help of a unique patient and the not-so-rare dysexecutive syndrome, researchers report that they have identified the brain area crucial to executive function.

With almost 40% of all land on Earth used for food production, the food system massively impacts climate and environment. Researchers have now assessed and categorized key innovations with a potential to transform the food system, from artificial meat to fine-tuning photosynthesis.

Researchers have taken a detailed look at what causes protein misfolding to occur and how this can lead to toxicity down the line.