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Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified for the first time an imbalance in a key neural pathway that explains how some people reactivate negative emotional memories. The finding could help scientists unlock new ways to treat psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

A new study reveals for the first time that a common species of seaweed, Laminaria ochroleuca, is a rich source of bacteria with antimicrobial and anticancer activities, and potential new drug candidates.

New research has revealed how the famous tumour suppressor gene p53 is surprisingly critical for development of the neural tube in female embryos.

A special type of bacteria, responsible for the formation of minerals like limestone and marble, can also be used to prevent the formation of a compound that causes potholes to form on roadways where road salt is used as a deicer.

A ‘hit-and-run’ interaction between two proteins could be an important trigger for cell death.

The development of scars, or lesions, in the brain's cortical gray matter is a powerful predictor of neurological disability for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study. Researchers said that the findings suggest a role for ultra-high-field-strength MRI in evaluating the progression of MS.

Combining natural rubber with bioplastic in a novel way results in a much stronger replacement for plastic, one that is already capturing the interest of companies looking to shrink their environmental footprints.

Tumors are a complex mixture of many different cell types, including immune cells known collectively as tumor-infiltrating myeloid cells. These cells represent alternative targets for immunotherapy, but their role in tumors is still poorly understood. To shed light on this under-examined family of immune cells, researchers used single-cell sequencing to map the landscape of myeloid cells in tumors from patients with lung cancer.

Researchers from the HSE Perm, in collaboration with an American colleague, confirmed the theory that impostor syndrome fully mediates the link between perfectionism and psychological distress.

An eight-year hunt for the cells that drive an extreme childhood food allergy (eosinophilic esophagitis, EoE) has identified a potential new way to treat the disease while also raising questions about a dietary supplement often taken to reduce bowel inflammation.