Researchers at Duke University Medical Center discovered that brain region activation predicts altruistic behavior, suggesting that the ability to perceive meaningful interactions is critical for altruism.
Researchers found that blocking TGF-beta activity with losartan restores normal muscle structure and function in genetically engineered mice with Marfan syndrome and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The treatment improved strength, reduced fatigue, and restored muscle architecture.
Marine scientists discovered that baby fish can find their way back to their home coral reef by using their sense of smell, braving strong currents and predators. This unique ability has major implications for how reefs are managed and drives evolution on the Reef.
Researchers have identified a set of genes controlled by Foxp3 that lie at the core of autoimmune disease. The discovery provides an initial map of regulatory T cell circuitry and may help develop new methods for manipulating immune system activity.
Researchers developed Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Microscopy, a novel technique that produces crisp three-dimensional images from out-of-focus data. This method can perform high-speed, micron-scale imaging without time-consuming processing or sectioning of tissue.
Scientists at Oxford University have identified a surprising way to switch off a gene involved in cell division using a previously unknown type of RNA. This discovery could lead to new anti-cancer treatments by inhibiting the production of an enzyme that controls thymine production.
A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that high-level endurance athletes with ventricular arrhythmias often have dysfunctional right ventricles. The research suggests that endurance exercise may contribute to changes in the heart that lead to dysfunction and heart rhythm disturbances.