IMAGE: MIT neuroscientists will study the effects of phytocannabinoids on dopamine-containing neurons (turquoise) in basal ganglia circuits. These deep brain circuits, which contain receptors that mediate the effects of cannabis, are… view more Credit: Jill Crittenden, Ann Graybiel | McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT Charles R. Broderick, an alumnus of MIT and Harvard University,…
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IMAGE: Entamoeba histolytica kills human cells through trogocytosis or “cell nibbling ” where amoebae bite off and ingest fragments of human cells. UC Davis researchers Katherine Ralston, Hannah Miller and Rene Suleiman… view more A parasitic amoeba that causes severe gut disease in humans protects itself from attack by biting off pieces of host cells and…
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VIDEO: In a new study, scientists in pathology and anatomical sciences in the University of Missouri’s School of Medicine have revealed a three-dimensional view of the skeletal muscles responsible for flight… view more A new three-dimensional model of the skeletal muscles responsible for bird flight provides the most comprehensive and detailed picture of anatomy to date.…
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Researchers have shown that when fruit flies co-evolve with viruses, different genetic changes occur to those caused by encountering a virus for the first time, altering the insects’ susceptibility to future infection. The findings, published in eLife, help to address a fundamental question in infectious disease biology: why are some individuals genetically resistant to infection,…
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URBANA, Ill. – Are pork chops on the menu this grilling season? According to new research from University of Illinois meat scientists, pork enthusiasts can improve taste, juiciness, and tenderness by cooking chops to the new USDA standard: 145 degrees Fahrenheit. “Pork cooked to 145 degrees is absolutely safe,” says Dustin Boler, associate professor in…
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IMAGE: Members of the Gerentology Research Group of the Universuty of Barcelona. From left to right: Juan José Zacarés, Feliciano Villar, Rodrigo Serrat, Carme Triadó, Monserrat Celdrán and Josep Fabà…. view more Credit: Rodrigo Serrat Older people’s civic participation has been associated with an improvement of the cognitive function and physical and mental health -among other…
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IMAGE: A study by North Carolina State University researchers finds that a new cookstove design, which makes use of compressed wood pellets, reduces air pollution by about 90% for a range… view more Credit: Andy Grieshop, NC State University A study by North Carolina State University researchers finds that a new cookstove design, which makes use…
DetailsEczema is a group of conditions that make the skin dry, itchy, and inflamed. It is very common and can appear anywhere on the body. Eczema can look different on different skin tones. In this article, learn about what eczema looks like on black skin, as well as how to diagnose and treat it. What…
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The Somali-American model Halima Aden will be the first woman to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, an annual edition perhaps best known for its pictures of bikini-clad models frolicking on the beach, the magazine said Monday. It was not clear on Monday if Ms. Aden would be the first…
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With more and more common medications losing their ability to fight dangerous infections, and few new drugs in the pipeline, the world is facing an imminent crisis that could lead to millions of deaths, a surge in global poverty and an even wider gap between rich and poor countries, the United Nations warned in a…
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