LASER To Bacteria: Resistance Is Futile

LASER To Bacteria: Resistance Is Futile

A laser-activated antimicrobial offers hope for new treatments of bacterial infections, even those that are resistant to current drugs. Research published today in the open access journal BMC…
Caffeine May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis

Caffeine May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis

Caffeine has been found to protect mice from a disease similar to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to a new study. As if we needed another excuse to drink coffee. MS is disorder of the central…
MEF2C Protein In Stem Cells Linked To Autism

MEF2C Protein In Stem Cells Linked To Autism

In a new study published today, scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research have shown that neural stem cell development may be linked to Autism. The study demonstrated that mice lacking…
The Quirks Of Quark Stars

The Quirks Of Quark Stars

Astronomers recently announced that they have found a novel explanation for a rare type of super-luminous stellar explosion that may have produced a new type of object known as a quark star. Three…
Systems Biology Takes On The 21st Century Tomato

Systems Biology Takes On The 21st Century Tomato

When tomatoes ripen in our gardens, we watch them turn gradually from hard, green globules to brightly colored, aromatic, and tasty fruits. This familiar and seemingly commonplace transformation…
The Striatum And Emotional Regulation Strategies

The Striatum And Emotional Regulation Strategies

The cognitive strategies humans use to regulate emotions can determine both neurological and physiological responses to potential rewards, a team of New York University and Rutgers University…
Discovery: Gene Mutation In Scoliosis

Discovery: Gene Mutation In Scoliosis

Researchers led by scientists at the Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have identified a gene mutation and molecular mechanism causing an inherited form of scoliosis.…