Babies learn to anticipate touch in the womb
Babies learn how to anticipate touch while in the womb, according to new research by Durham and Lancaster universities.
Rhode Island Hospital uncovers pathway linking heartburn and esophageal cancer
Blocking pathway might prevent esophageal cancer in patients with existing Barrett's esophagus
'White graphene' halts rust in high temps
Rice U. researchers find nano-thin films of hexagonal boron nitride protect materials from oxidizing
Delayed aging is better investment than cancer, heart disease
Even modest success in slowing aging would increase number of non-disabled older adults by five percent every year from 2030 to 2060
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy may not significantly increase life expectancy
New decision-making model helps women with early-stage breast cancer decide on most appropriate treatment
GABA inverse agonist restores cognitive function in Down's syndrome
This press release is in support of a presentation by Dr. Benoit Delatour on Monday Oct. 7 at the 26th ECNP Congress in Barcelona, Spain
2-Dose Varicella Vaccine Having Substantial Effect
The incidence of varicella, as well as hospitalizations and outbreaks associated with it, has declined significantly since a 2-dose vaccine regimen was instituted in 2006, according to an analysis of active surveillance areas in California and Pennsylvania.
New finding shows climate change can happen in a geological instant
"Rapid" and "instantaneous" are words geologists don't use very often. But Rutgers geologists use these exact terms to describe a climate shift that occurred 55 million years ago.
Runaway binary stars
CfA astronomers made a remarkable and fortuitous discovery in 2005: an extremely fast moving star, clocked going over three million kilometers an hour.
Scientists create technique for high-speed, low-cost epigenomic mapping
The labs of Howard Chang, left, and William Greenleaf have developed a technique that could yield huge amounts of information about which genes are active in particular cells.
Volkswagen XL1: 'World's most efficient car' makes its US debut
'World's most efficient car' makes its US debut
Fusion milestone passed at US lab
Researchers at a US lab have passed a crucial milestone on the way to their ultimate goal of achieving self-sustaining nuclear fusion.
Primate brains follow predictable development pattern
In a breakthrough for understanding brain evolution, neuroscientists have shown that differences between primate brains - from the tiny marmoset to human - can be largely explained as consequences of the same genetic program.
Iron melt network helped grow Earth's core, Stanford study suggests
The same process that allows water to trickle through coffee grinds to create your morning espresso may have played a key role in the formation of the early Earth and influenced its internal organization, according to a new study by scientists at Stanford's School of Earth Sciences.
New subduction zone may close Atlantic Ocean
Evidence of that subduction starting in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal
Study shows how infections in newborns are linked to later behavior problems
In animal study, inflammation stops cells from accessing iron needed for brain development
First ever evidence of a comet striking Earth
The first ever evidence of a comet entering Earth's atmosphere and exploding, raining down a shock wave of fire which obliterated every life form in its path, has been discovered by a team of South African scientists and international collaborators.
Liquorice alleviates troublesome symptoms following intubation
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), liquorice is regarded as a "panacea.
Swifts stay airborne for six months at a time
Alpine swifts spend more than six consecutive months aloft
High-Dose Flu Shot Shows Promise in Elderly
An increased dose of influenza vaccine stimulates a greater immune response than the standard dose in long-term care residents older than 65 years, according to a new study
Where does dizziness come from?
Johns Hopkins researchers say they have pinpointed a site in a highly developed area of the human brain that plays an important role in the subconscious recognition of which way is straight up and which way is down.
Quality of Care May Vary Within a Hospital by Insurance Type
New data indicate that the quality of care patients receive in a given hospital may be linked to the type of insurance they have, and Medicare patients, researchers say, may be particularly at risk for lower-quality care.
Toddler brain scan language insight
The brain has a critical window for language development between the ages of two and four, brain scans suggest.
40 years of federal nutrition research fatally flawed
University of South Carolina study shows flaws in NHANES data
BUSM identifies barriers to implementing complimentary medicine curricula into residency
Lack of time and trained faculty the greatest barriers to incorporating CAM and M training into family medicine residency curricula
Carbon's new champion
Rice U. theorists calculate atom-thick carbyne chains may be strongest material ever
Research finds outright grants of cash are surprisingly effective form of aid to the poor
Cash grants helped young people in Uganda become metalworkers, carpenters, tailors and hair stylists
Chinese team finds drinking Sprite might help prevent hangover
Possible way for drinkers of alcoholic beverages to minimize their risk of developing a hangover
By 2047, Coldest Years May Be Warmer Than Hottest in Past, Scientists Say
If greenhouse emissions continue their steady escalation, temperatures across most of the earth will rise to levels with no recorded precedent by the middle of this century, researchers said Wednesday.
Bedside scan can show embers of consciousness in comas
A SIMPLE bedside scan could reveal an active mind hidden inside an unresponsive body.
Once-a-Year Zoledronic Acid Preserves Bone in Elderly, Frail
A single annual injection with zoledronic acid is safe and effective for boosting skeletal integrity in women who are most at risk for fractures and least likely to receive osteoporosis treatment
Diamonds in the sky: Scientists find Jupiter and Saturn are awash in diamonds
Recent work by planetary scientists has indicated that the deep atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn may contain chunks of diamond floating in a liquid hydrogen/helium fluid.
Pulp friction cleans up 'Brockovich' chemical
A byproduct of the manufacture of pulp using the sulfite process for making paper, sodium lignosulfonate, can be used to immobilize and soak up toxic chromium compounds from soil and water, according to research published in the International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development.
European hunter-gatherers and immigrant farmers lived side-by-side for more than 2,000 years
Hunter-gatherers and immigrant farmers lived side-by-side for more than 2,000 years in Central Europe, before the hunter-gatherer communities died out or were absorbed into the farming population.
Stone Age farmers, hunters kept their distance
Polarization - right and left, red state and blue state, etc. - wasn't invented yesterday. Ask the scientists studying the bones of prehistoric Europeans. Hundreds of skeletal remains , many from a newly discovered cave in Germany, have produced a startling reminder of the power of social boundaries.
Kissing helps us find the right partner -- and keep them
What's in a kiss? A study by Oxford University researchers suggests kissing helps us size up potential partners and, once in a relationship, may be a way of getting a partner to stick around.
Cartilage damage could be repaired
Scientists develop new method to regenerate cartilage
New antiviral response discovered in mammals
Evidence that RNAi does indeed contribute to mammalian antiviral defence
Elephants know what it means to point, no training required
Elephants spontaneously get the gist of human pointing and can use it as a cue for finding food
How a ubiquitous herpesvirus sometimes leads to cancer
You might not know it, but most of us are infected with the herpesvirus known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Alzheimer's find is 'turning point'
The discovery of the first chemical to prevent the death of brain tissue in a neurodegenerative disease has been hailed as the "turning point" in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
'Peanut butter' test can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, researchers find
Researchers have found that patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease have an asymmetry in their ability to detect smells, with the left nostril becoming weaker than the right.
Study: Herbal products omit ingredients, contain fillers
Consumers of natural health products beware. The majority of herbal products on the market contain ingredients not listed on the label, with most companies substituting cheaper alternatives and using fillers, according to new research from the University of Guelph.
Absurd Creature of the Week: The Human-Sized Salamander That Smells Like Pepper
A salamander in the rivers of China and Japan that dwarfs its American cousin
Two forms of Parkinson's disease identified
Why can the symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary so greatly from one patient to another?
Neurons Fire Backward in Sleep
Unusual brain cell activity may underlie memory strengthening
In a surprise finding, gene mutation found linked to low-risk bladder cancer
An international research team led by scientists from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has discovered a genetic mutation linked to low-risk bladder cancer.
When med students' iPad use for instruction goes up, personal use goes down
With the entry of "Millenials" into medical residency programs across the country, institutions have started to examine ways to improve programs to correspond with that generation's learning behaviors and preferences.