biological mechanism
Fishing for answers to autism puzzle
Fish cannot display symptoms of autism, schizophrenia or other human brain disorders. However, a team of MIT biologists has shown that zebrafish can be a…
New insight into placental growth and healthy pregnancy
The research, published today (10 June) in the journal Nature Cell Biology shows that the controlled release of a specific molecule, called miR-675, slows down…
The Downside of Good Memory
Scientists from the University of Basel have now discovered that a genetic factor for good memory is also associated with a heightened risk for the development…
Researchers identify key genes and prototype predictive test for schizophrenia
Using a convergent functional genomics approach that incorporates a variety of experimental techniques, the scientists also were able to apply a panel of their…
Beehive extract shows potential as prostate cancer treatment
An over-the-counter natural remedy derived from honeybee hives arrests the growth of prostate cancer cells and tumors in mice, according to a new paper from…
Weighty Genes: UDE-scientists find new genetic variants for obesity
Together with international colleagues, a group of scientists of the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) has identified two new genetic loci for obesity. The…