Molecular markers could aid researchers’ assessment of patient response to the drug.
Scientists document the characteristics and connections of mouse neocortical neurons to establish the most detailed microcircuit map to date.
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Genetic engineering—once a trigger for federal oversight—is now ushering some modified crops around scrutiny.
Molecular markers could aid researchers’ assessment of patient response to the drug.
Artists reinterpret structures built by birds, insects, and corals in a new exhibit.
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The cancer-related protein BRCA1 is important for learning and memory in mice and is depleted in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, according to a study.
A look at the technologies now helping researchers edit human genes and discussions of the controversy that has ensued.
A study of black widow spiders suggests that the arachnids leave traces of their own genetic material and DNA from prey in their sticky webs.
A second doctor shows symptoms of ocular disease after recovering from Ebola infection.
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November 2015
This year’s survey highlights dramatic regional, sector, and gender variations.
Obese people are at higher risk for developing cancer, have worse prognoses once diagnosed, and are often resistant to chemotherapy regimens. The question is, Why?
Low doses of environmental chemicals can make animals gain weight. Whether they do the same to humans is a thorny issue.
Why do some obese people actually experience health benefits?
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