Biology of a Multiple Sclerosis Drug
New research has uncovered why fumaric acid ester treatments help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Read more ›
The Truth Behind Burnout
Is burnout just a modern-day term for depression? New research shows a strong correlation between the workplace syndrome, depression, and anxiety. Read more ›
Substance Abuse, Shame, and Asian-Americans
A new study found that, contrary to other groups, Asian-Americans with higher levels of shame appear to correlate with lower levels of substance abuse. Read more ›
Foreign Investment Has a Double-Edged Effect in Asia-Pacific
An analysis of 14 Asia-Pacific countries revealed a surprising divergence in the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI). Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Imaging the Brain
A new study directly compared brain imaging methods in order to help scientists decide which is best to use. Read more ›
How to Predict a System Collapse: Find the K-Core
Every mutualistic system depends upon a “k-core” or an inner group of members with many connections to rest of the network. Lose the k-core? The system collapses. Read more ›
A Molecular “Switch” in Breast Cancer Cells Signals Metastasis
A new study has discovered a metastasis-related molecular “switch” inside breast cancer cells, which could help determine whether breast cancer will metastasize or not. Read more ›
National Emergencies: A Political History
The invocation of emergency powers in republics stretches back to ancient Rome, but the manipulation of that power “by over-reaching rulers” is just as common. Read more ›
The Politics of Disability and Abortion in Post-Nazi Europe
Abortion following a prenatal diagnosis of congenital defects “has become one of the most fraught areas of bioethical and political controversy” in Europe, according to a new book. Read more ›