IN THE LAB
Mazes & Brains: When Preconception Trumps Logic
Using fMRI scans, researchers have identified the pattern of brain activity associated with getting directions wrong.
Protecting Children Receiving Liver Transplants From HepB
The ability to prevent recipients from developing hepatitis B from donated livers could increase the donor pool.
Soccer-Inspired Strategy Uncovers Links Between Cognition & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A systems genetics approach has helped scientists discover the network of genes involved in both cognition and neurodevelopmental disease.
Wasp Larvae Jump To The Dark Side
Larvae of Bathyplectes anurus wasps jump into the shade to increase their chances of survival.
Potential Target For TGF-β-Driven Cancers Found
The finding that USP15 enhances the stability of TGF-β signaling suggests that targeting USP15 could help treat cancers with TGF-β hyperactivation.
Three Coronavirus Species Found Co-Circulating In Camels In Saudi Arabia
Evidence from a next generation sequencing study suggests that camels are a reservoir of the MERS virus and a significant source of human infections.
Hepatitis C Tied To Parkinson’s Risk, Says Study
A nation-wide study in Taiwan has revealed a link between infection with hepatitis C and the development of Parkinson's disease.
Force Sensing Material Now In Three Colors
By controling the crystalization process with boron, researchers have developed a material that registers external forces in three different colors.
Eye Contact Synchronizes Brain Activity
Gazing into another person's eyes can cause synchronized brain activity, researchers say.
