Di Li – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Activating neurons in a region of the brain linked to fear and anxiety can cause mice to wake up from non-rapid eye movement sleep.

Using misoprostol rather than a catheter to induce labor is not only safer for women with pregnancy complications but also slightly more effective.

The participation of iCarbonX brings the total Series B investment in HealthLoop’s patient-engagement platform to US$8.4 million.

Researchers in Singapore have patented a recipe for probiotic beer that not only tastes good but is also is good for gut health.

By adding the highly abundant amino acid taurine to a photosensitizer, researchers have boosted its cancer-killing capabilities.

Like plants and invertebrates, mammalian cells also use RNA interference to protect themselves against viral infections.

Species expanded their range faster and kept track of climate better when ocean currents matched the direction of warming, a new study suggests.

Serotonin, the ‘feel-good neurotransmitter’, has been shown to improve sociability in a mouse model of autism.

A simple change of diet that restores the balance of gut bacteria may help to alleviate the symptoms of autism, researchers say.