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Could less deadly therapies be a better way to keep cancer in check?

While many cancer therapies initially can be very successful, tumors often return and spread when remaining cancer cells develop resistance to treatment. To combat...

Weak magnetic fields affect cells via a protein involved in bird migration

Beneficial effects, and possible harm, of exposure to weak pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) may be mediated by a protein related to one that helps...

Free thinking: Origins of free will in the brain

Neuroscientists used brain lesion network mapping to find the anatomical origins of the perception of free will.

Making the right connections

Researchers have uncovered a new molecular interaction that governs the formation of specific functional connections between two types of neurons. It gives an important...

Molecule studies reveal potential treatment for stroke patients

New research has revealed the 3-D structure of a protein fragment that could serve as a drug target in treating stroke patients.

Human milk components found in amniotic fluid

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex carbohydrates that are highly abundant and unique to human milk. Accumulating evidence indicates that exposure to HMOs in...

New technique uses umbilical cord stem cells for early repair of cleft palate

A technique using umbilical cord blood stem cells could be a promising new approach for repair of cleft palate in infants, researcher report.

Processed meat consumption linked to breast cancer risk

Studies on red and processed meat consumption with breast cancer risk have generated inconsistent results. A new analysis has now examined all published studies...

In tiny worms, researchers find spiking neurons — and clues about brain computation

Studying neurons in C. elegans, researchers made a surprising discovery: these roundworms, like most animals, process information using a digital, electric code.

Chemists discover unexpected enzyme structure

Chemists have discovered a unique aspect of the structure of carbon monoxide dehydrogenase, a bacterial enzyme that can convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide.

Brabus Launches ‘Deep Blue’ G-Wagon, Speedboat & Luxury Watch Line

Brabus is unifying its collaborations with Mercedes-AMG, Finland’s Axopar Boats, and Panerai luxury watches under one Deep Blue collection.Being that Brabus is...