Scientists prove ticks harbor Heartland virus, a recently discovered disease in the United States
3 years after mysterious virus infected 2 Missouri Men, causing severe illness, scientists report isolating pathogen in nearby tick population
Greening of the Earth pushed way back in time
Researchers say a newly named South African fossil points to rising oxygen and life 2.2 billion years ago
Two-Drug Combination Could Be the Key to Curing Cancer
Research Shows that Using Two Drugs in Targeted Therapy Can Help Eliminate Cancer
Natural pest control protein effective against hookworm: A billion could benefit
A benign crystal protein, produced naturally by bacteria and used as an organic pesticide, could be a safe, inexpensive treatment for parasitic worms in humans and provide effective relief to over a billion people around the world.
A ginkgo biloba extract promotes proliferation of endogenous neural stem cells
Ginkgo biloba extract effectively and safely treats memory loss and cognitive impairments in patients with senile dementia
Biologists discover highly complex communication system in aquatic cyanobacteria
Land plants can "see," but can microscopic plants see better?
Stem Cell Study Reveals the Brain-Protective Powers of Astrocytes
A newly published stem cell study from UC Davis uncovers the brain-protective powers of astrocytes, finding that astrocytes can protect brain tissue and reduce disability due to stroke and other ischemic brain disorders.
HPV's link to esophageal cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) triples the risk of people developing yet another cancer, oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), according to research led by University of New South Wales (UNSW) academics.
Deadly Pig Virus Slips through U.S. Borders
Researchers worldwide are racing to track the spread of a coronavirus that causes diarrhea and vomiting in pigs; it poses no threat to humans
Cause of cat allergy uncovered
Scientists have discovered how allergic reactions to cats are triggered, raising hopes of preventative medicine.
Suffocating tumors could lead to new cancer drugs
Scientists have discovered a new molecule that prevents cancer cells from responding and surviving when starved of oxygen and which could be developed into new treatments for the disease, according to new
Women's height linked to cancer risk
The taller a postmenopausal woman is, the greater her risk for developing cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Bad night's sleep? The moon could be to blame
Many people complain about poor sleep around the full moon, and now a report appearing in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, on July 25 offers some of the first convincing scientific evidence to suggest that this really is true.
Rapamycin: Limited anti-aging effects
Substance makes mice live longer, but hardly slows down the aging process
Study confirms cancers-family link
Having cancer in the family can increase your chances of developing not only the same cancer but other types too, research suggests.
Light completely stopped for a record-breaking minute
The fastest thing in the universe has come to a complete stop for a record-breaking minute. At full pelt, light would travel about 18 million kilometres in that time - that's more than 20 round trips to the moon.
Where ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Came From, And How Our Inattention Helped Them Emerge
Form of antibiotic resistance that is relatively new, and has suddenly emerged as much more serious is still relatively unknown
Dietary Guidelines Aim to Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
New dietary guidelines http for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease have been developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).
New virus 'not following Sars' path'
The new Mers virus, which has killed half of those infected, is "unlikely" to reach the same scale as Sars, ministers in Saudi Arabia say.
Chronic fatigue syndrome: Inherited virus can cause cognitive dysfunction and fatigue
A common virus, Human Herpesvirus 6, is the possible cause of some CFS cases
Buying a used car? Be sure to flatter the seller
Consumers set high prices when selling their possessions because they feel threatened, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Tiny Patch Hides You From Mosquitoes
Brightly colored little patches that stick on clothing or backpacks could represent an effective new way to fight mosquitoes and the deadly illnesses they spread.
Shocking: Surgical anesthetic appears to treat drug-resistant depression
University of Utah study shows isoflurane may provide alternative to electroconvulsive therapy
Astronomers Prepare for a Fireball Display from the Perseid Meteor Shower
On the nights of August 12th and 13th, astronomers will have the opportunity to watch the Perseid meteor shower, a meteor shower that has recently produced more fireballs than any other.