biological mechanism
Genetic variation cuts bladder cancer risk, protects chromosome tips
A common genetic variation links to both bladder cancer risk and to the length of protective caps found on the ends of chromosomes, scientists at The…
Johns Hopkins team identifies genetic link to attempted suicide
A study of thousands of people with bipolar disorder suggests that genetic risk factors may influence the decision to attempt suicide.Johns Hopkins scientists,…
Researchers in Mainz develop germ reducing implants
Mainz. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) develop materials that will considerably reduce the risk of inflammations after…
Uncovering the neurobiological basis of general anesthesia
The use of general anesthesia is a routine part of surgical operations at hospitals and medical facilities around the world, but the precise biological…
Metabolism models may explain why Alzheimer's disease kills some neuron types first
The Alzheimer’s insights demonstrate how fundamental insights on human metabolism can be gleaned from computer models that incorporate large genomic and…
Effect of 6 mT SMF on phagocytosis depends on macrophage differentiation degree
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…