A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off.

Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

Scientists at the Goethe and Leipzig Universities in Germany have developed a new method to direct the assembly of receptors on the surface of living cells, using light. The scientists showed that a ...

Researchers have uncovered rapid chemical reactions in living cells that may protect the body from damage - a discovery with implications for diabetes and aging When we consume foods containing sugar ...

Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is ...

As researchers look for ways to develop and improve everyday products ranging from fuel to medicines, enzymes provide nature's example of the control needed to make chemical reactions work in desired ...