EPFL scientists have elucidated for the first time how a notoriously elusive serotonin receptor functions with atom-level detail. The receptor transmits electrical signals in neurons and is involved in various disorders, ...
Biochemistry
Apr 21, 2016
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A University of Queensland researcher has made a big step toward the holy grail of biomedical science—a new form of effective pain relief.
Biochemistry
Apr 13, 2016
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When Fido or Fluffy appear ill or behave strangely, pet owners wonder whether to rush to an emergency clinic or wait to see how the animal fares.
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2015
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Leaves of the European chestnut tree contain ingredients with the power to disarm dangerous staph bacteria without boosting its drug resistance, scientists have found.
Biochemistry
Aug 21, 2015
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A new "smart capsule" under development could deliver medications directly to the large intestines to target certain medical conditions.
Engineering
Jul 14, 2015
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The Southern California port city of Long Beach has reopened a 4-mile stretch of beach closed since midweek, when tar balls from an unknown source washed ashore.
Environment
Jun 5, 2015
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A 4-mile stretch of beach in south Los Angeles County was closed Thursday after tar balls washed ashore—the latest Southern California coastline to shut down due to oily goo, authorities said.
Environment
Jun 4, 2015
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Popular beaches along nearly 7 miles of Los Angeles-area coastline were off-limits to surfing and swimming Thursday as scientists looked for the source of globs of tar that washed ashore.
Environment
May 28, 2015
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Having a healthy gut may well depend on maintaining a complex signaling dance between immune cells and the stem cells that line the intestine. Scientists at the Buck Institute are now reporting significant new insight into ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2015
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Many factors can change skin pigmentation, including aging, exposure to UV light, certain drugs, as well as certain diseases. A simple technique for measuring skin pigmentation could be a helpful tool for research and diagnostics. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 23, 2015
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