Johns Hopkins scientists observe human brain as individuals make purely voluntary decisions to act

Largest metagenomic view of the developing world uncovers “mobile genes” that reveal how culture shapes the human microbiome

Nicholas Navin, PhD, associate professor at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, elaborates on the promise of single-cell sequencing as an innovative, noninvasive tool for research and clinical use.

The production of stem cells at the scale required for optimal application in modern healthcare is currently not feasible

“This is the first real study of gene expression in the striatum for bipolar disorder,” said study director

Team wants to understand everything about the life of a bumblebee colony

Model will be of a widely studied worm with a relatively simple cellular system made up of 20 cell types and about 20,000 genes

“This work demonstrates how organisms find ways to adapt and interact with specific organisms in a symbiotic or parasitic way to survive in hostile environments.”

On the other hand, they found being satisfied can lead to good communication

Experiments shed light on how 'plaques' and 'tangles' interact and take hold

Activation of D2 neurons could discourage alcoholics from wanting another drink

Bacteria could present a “novel biological control mechanism,” aiding efforts to stop the spread of Zika virus