Malaria parasites can sense a molecule produced by approaching immune cells and then use it to protect themselves from destruction, according to new findings published today in eLife.
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Antisocial behavior is characterized by disruptive acts of intentional aggression that causes distress, alarm, or harassment toward others. People who exhibit antisocial behavior since they were children through adulthood are more likely to have smaller brains, a new study found.
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Genetic mechanisms that govern brain plasticity – the brain’s ability to change and adapt – have been uncovered by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
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A new medical approach recommended by University of Cincinnati physician-researchers may reduce organ wait times, save money, boost quality of life and prolong life expectancy for kidney patients.
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People rely on a highly tuned sense of touch to manipulate objects, but injuries to the skin and the simple act of wearing gloves can impair this ability.
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Genetic tests to predict a person’s risk of heart disease and heart attack have limited benefit over conventional testing.
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With the advent of the coronavirus outbreak and other viral outbreaks that are taking the lives of many people worldwide, vaccination is more important today than ever. But, recently, immunization rates have drastically decreased due to information people receive through social media platforms.
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Oxidative stress affects all living organisms, and the damage it causes is believed to play a part in cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and a number of other health conditions.
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The wiring network of the brain is made up of billions of nerve fibers called axons. The thickness of axons – together with other properties – significantly impacts the way in which they conduct neural signals, and therefore the overall processing speed of connected neurons and brain areas.
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Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is the largest venomous snake in North America, reaching 8 feet and weighing up to 10 pounds. In the past, medical experts believe that the toxin in rattlesnake venom, crotoxin, is a promising compound for the treatment of chronic pain.
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