A bacterial protein is found to promote cancer
Researchers have discovered that DnaK, a protein of the bacterium mycoplasma, interferes with the mycoplasma-infected cell's ability to respond to and repair DNA damage,...
A missed opportunity: Telemedicine use for treating substance use disorder remains low, despite unmet...
A new study shows low use of telehealth services for substance use disorder. More than 20 million Americans have substance use disorders related to...
Spinal injury throws body clocks off schedule
In the hours and days after a traumatic injury, the gears of circadian clocks fall profoundly out of sync, disrupting body temperature, hormonal rhythms,...
Gut microbiome differs among ethnicities
Changing the gut microbiome to beat illness really does hold great potential, said a biologist, but first scientists must answer what constitutes a healthy...
Human environmental effects favor cosmopolitan species over local iconic species
Human habitat modification is favoring the same species everywhere, while unique species are disappearing, finds a new study.
Human actions impact wild salmon’s ability to evolve
Once spring-run chinook salmon disappear, they are not likely to re-emerge, indicates genetic analysis of the revered wild fish. Prompt conservation action could preserve...
So cute you could crush it?
Until now, research exploring how and why cute aggression occurs has been the domain of behavioral psychology. But recently, a licensed clinical psychologist with...
Single workout can boost metabolism for days
A new study shows neurons in mice that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a single workout.
More diversity than before: Indications for recovery after ecosystem pollution
Lake Constance, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe, suffered from eutrophication, or nutrient contamination caused by agricultural and waste water run-off in...
How mussels handle microplastic fiber pollution
New research shows that mussels readily take in microplastic pollution fibers from the ocean but quickly flush most of them out again, according to...
