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Basic Cell Health Systems Wear Down In Huntington’s Disease, Analysis Shows

A new computational approach for analyzing complex datasets shows that as disease progresses, neurons and astrocytes lose the ability to maintain homeostasis.

Researchers Improve Efficiency Of Next-Generation Solar Cell Material

Reducing internal losses could pave the way to low-cost perovskite-based photovoltaics that match silicon cells’ output.

An Old Molecule to Fight SARS-CoV-2

In the spring of 2020, Université de Montréal biochemistry professor Christian Baron had an idea: why not evaluate the inhibition capacity of a commercially available molecule called VE607 on the virus causing COVID-19?

How This Biology Lab Class Went Virtual During The Pandemic

Instructor Mandana Sassanfar found creative ways to teach first-years experimental techniques and laboratory protocols remotely.

A Protein in the Gums May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Recent studies have shown that a protein present in the gingival epithelium (the part of the gums that surrounds the teeth) may have antimicrobial properties, in particular against the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis).

New Biomarkers Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cells from a cheek swab revealed biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis that could lead to a way to diagnose and begin treatment before the disease develops, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

Reductions In CFC-11 Emissions Put Ozone Recovery Back On Track

Scientists observe reduction in emissions of banned ozone-depleting chemical after unexpected spike.

Cannabis Use Can Cause Harmful Drug Interactions

Using cannabis alongside other drugs may come with a significant risk of harmful drug-drug interactions, new research by scientists at Washington State University suggests.

Glaucoma: Seeing the Light at the End of the (Nano)tunnel

Reduced blood flow and impaired neurovascular coupling are well-known features of glaucoma, the main cause of non-curable blindness affecting 80 million people worldwide in 2020.

Gallic Acid and Stretching Decrease Osteoarthritis Markers in Cartilage Cells

A healthy diet and a little exercise appear to be good for arthritis, even on the cellular level.

Women Influenced Coevolution of Dogs and Humans

Man’s best friend might actually belong to a woman.

Big Name Corporations More Likely to Commit Fraud

Fortune 500 firms with strong growth profiles are more susceptible to “cooking the books” than smaller, struggling companies, according to a recent study published in Justice Quarterly.

Study Finds No Gender Discrimination When Leaders Use Confident Language

People tend to listen to big talkers, whether they are women or men.

Blind Trust in Social Media Cements Conspiracy Beliefs

The ability to identify misinformation only benefits people who have some skepticism toward social media, according to a new study from Washington State University.

‘Shocking, Yet Unsurprising’

Washington State University scientist Sara Waters has chronicled escalating discrimination against Asians and Asian-Americans during the global pandemic, but this week’s slayings in Atlanta still came as a horrifying shock.

Study Finds Foster Youth Lack Critical Financial Skills

Most people rely on family members to help them learn how to open a bank account, find a job or create a budget, but that’s often not an option for youth in foster care, according to a recent study in Child & Family Social Work.

Outside Factors May Help Children Develop Internal Control

The ability to control your own behavior, known as executive function, might not exist all in your head.

Prehistoric Pacific Coast Diets Had Salmon Limits

Humans cannot live on protein alone – even for the ancient indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest whose diet was once thought to be almost all salmon.

Social Tensions Preceded Disruptions in Pueblo Societies

Climate problems alone were not enough to end periods of ancient Pueblo development in the southwestern United States.