New study reveals how human astroviruses bind to humans cells and paves the way for new therapies and vaccines Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug—think vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It often impacts young children and older adults, leading to vicious cycles of sickness and malnutrition, particularly for those in low and middle income countries. It’s very commonly found in wastewater studies, meaning it’s frequently circulating in communities. As of now, there are no vaccines for…
Tatsuya HiranoChief ScientistChromosome Dynamics LaboratoryRIKEN Advanced Science InstituteThe DNA is a remarkable molecule in many ways. It encodes our entire…
As cells go about the process of building new proteins, each amino acid gets delivered individually to the protein-synthesizing machinery of the ribosome by a…
Chemists are helping to reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which are a global concern. For example, they are devising new catalytic systems…
The scientists found that microorganisms of different species, in this case two Geobacter species, can form direct electrical connections and pass an electric…
In research published in the December 3, 2010 issue of Cell Stem Cell, Scripps Research Associate Professor Sheng Ding, PhD, reports a novel cocktail of…
Adult stem cells in the hippocampus, the area of the brain most connected to learning and memory, continue to divide and produce new cells over a lifetime. The…
The findings, available online and in a future issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation, offer new clues into the mechanisms underlying antiphospholipid…
“There are several species of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, that can form surface blooms in the Baltic Sea,” explains Malin Mohlin from the University of…
Researcher Bart Adriaenssens from the Department of Zoology at the University of Gothenburg has for many years studied the behaviour of juvenile trout from…
About one century ago, associated with the wide use of electricity, artificial electric and magnetic fields became a part of our living environment. The use of…
There is new hope for people with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Research led by Weill Cornell Medical…
The study shows that specific parental and caregiver behaviors — such as advocating for their children when they are mistreated because of their LGBT identity…
“I got sick on September 12 and didn't come out of it for the next 20 days. I am just so grateful I came through,” Martin said, wiping his eyes. Martin was…
Wellcome Trust scientists have shown for the first time that exactly how we see our environment depends on the size of the visual part of our brain.We are all…
Quigley will speak at a press briefing Saturday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Room 208C (West Building)….
Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes), also called “electronic nicotine delivery systems,” are increasingly used worldwide even though only sparse…
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