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Researchers discover fluorescence in tiny Brazilian frogs
Pumpkin toadlets are tiny, brightly-colored, and poisonous frogs that can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic forest.
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Scientists identify the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings
Scientists at Scripps Research have found that they can reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats–with the flip of a switch. The researchers were able to use lasers to temporarily inactivate a specific neuronal population, reversing alcohol-seeking behavior and even reducing the physical symptoms of withdrawal. “This discovery is exciting–it means we have another piece of the puzzle to…
Read More » - Immunology
Possible Role of Foxp1 Protein in Control of Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder occurs when immune system attacks healthy body tissues. The exact reason behind autoimmune disease is still unknown.
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Researchers Develop New Method For Growing Kidney Organoids
Researchers develop a new procedure for maturing kidney organoids under fluid flow stress enhances their vascularization and maturation.
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Researchers develop pill that could replace insulin injections
MIT-led research team may have found a futuristic solution by developing a drug capsule that could be used to deliver insulin orally,.
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Researchers Discover Bees Can Do Basic Arithmetic
Researchers have found bees can do basic mathematics, in a discovery that expands our understanding of the brain size and brain power.
Read More » - Cell Biology
Scientists one step closer to growing made-to-order human kidneys
In the latest study, researchers have successfully grown functional mouse kidneys inside rats from just a few donor stem cells.
Read More » - Virology
Diversity in the CD4 receptor protects chimpanzees from infection by AIDS-like viruses
Scientists found that the CD4 surface protein, used by HIV and SIV as the receptor to enter immune cells, is highly variable.
Read More » - Cancer Biology
Stopping melanoma by cutting off the blood supply
Preventing melanoma from spreading to different parts of the body may be as simple as removing the blood supply to cancer
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Researchers develop new class of molecules for breast cancer treatment
Scientists from Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a novel molecule which utilizes an unknown mechanism to target breast cancer.
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