13-Year-Old Finds Fungus Deadly To AIDS Patients Growing On Trees
Researchers have pinpointed the environmental source of fungal infections that have been sickening HIV/AIDS patients in Southern California for decades. It literally grows on trees.
An African doctor who received the experimental anti-Ebola drug ZMapp has died
Despite having recently received a dose of the experimental anti-ebola drug ZMapp, a Liberian doctor died on Sunday, reports Front Page Africa and the BBC.
SA's Taung Child's skull and brain not human-like in expansion
CT scan disproves support for similar infant brain development to that of modern humans
Sleep drunkenness disorder may affect 1 in 7
A study is shining new light on a sleep disorder called "sleep drunkenness."
State medical marijuana laws linked to lower prescription overdose deaths
Annual number of deaths from prescription drug overdose is 25 percent lower in states where it is legal to use medical marijuana to manage chronic pain
A long childhood feeds the hungry human brain
Study of brain scans explains why children grow slowly and childhood lasts so long
Study shows promise in automated reasoning, hypothesis generation over complete medical literature
Scientists cannot know about every relevant study when they are deciding where to take their research next
Biomimetic photodetector 'sees' in color
Rice lab uses CMOS-compatible aluminum for on-chip color detection
Cancer-fighting drugs might also stop malaria early
Scientists searching for new drugs to fight malaria have identified a number of compounds -- some of which are currently in clinical trials to treat cancer -- that could add to the anti-malarial arsenal.
Area of Brain Responsible for Exercise Motivation Discovered, May Help Improve Treatments for Depression
Researchers Discover Area of Brain Responsible for Exercise Motivation
Personal protective equipment is critical but not enough to shield health care workers from Ebola
Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet
Animals first flex their muscles
An unusual new fossil discovery of one of the earliest animals on earth may also provide the oldest evidence of muscle tissue – the bundles of cells that make movement in animals possible.
Sheepdogs use simple rules to herd sheep
Sheepdogs use just two simple rules to round up large herds of sheep, scientists have discovered.
What can 14th century Venice teach us about Ebola and other emerging threats?
Venice's response to the plague an 'example of resilience management,' say experts
Chinese scientists use laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to identify toxic cooking 'gutter oil'
The illegal use of waste cooking oil in parts of the nationwide food system is threatening the public's health in China.
Researchers Identify Gut Bacteria That Protect Against Food Allergies
A newly published study from the University of Chicago reveals that the common gut bacteria Clostridia prevent sensitization to allergens in a mouse model, paving the way for probiotic therapies to treat food allergies.
New Acoustic Device Separates Tumor Cells from Blood Cells
Researchers Develop New Way to Separate Cells by Exposing Them to Sound Waves
Japan lab unable to replicate 'stem cell' findings
Researchers in Japan said Wednesday they have been unable to replicate experiments that were hailed earlier this year as a "game-changer" in the quest to grow transplant tissue, amid claims evidence was faked.
In sync and in control?
UCLA social scientists find that marching in unison makes men feel more formidable
Godzilla stomps back in ultra HD, wires intact
At a humble Tokyo laboratory, Godzilla, including the 1954 black-and-white original, is stomping back with a digital makeover that delivers four times the image quality of high definition.
Water clouds tentatively detected just 7 light-years from Earth
Astronomers have found signs of water ice clouds on an object just 7.3 light-years from Earth - less than twice the distance of Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to the sun.
Self-deceived individuals deceive others better
Over confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are, a study has found.
A touching story: The ancient conversation between plants, fungi and bacteria
The mechanical force that a single fungal cell or bacterial colony exerts on a plant cell may seem vanishingly small, but it plays a heavy role in setting up some of the most fundamental symbiotic relationships in biology.
Marijuana compound may offer treatment for Alzheimer's disease
New preclinical study indicates THC may slow or halt progression of memory-robbing disease
Marijuana compound may offer treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The cause of a massive extinction has long been debated by scientists who, until recently, could only speculate as to why.
From nose to knee: Engineered cartilage regenerates joints
Human articular cartilage defects can be treated with nasal septum cells.
Three things you didn't know about the arachnids that live on your face
You are not alone. Your body is a collection of microbes, fungi, viruses… and even other animals.
Ebola Could Eventually Afflict Over 20,000, W.H.O. Says
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the Ebola epidemic was still accelerating and could afflict more than 20,000 people - almost seven times the current number of reported cases - before it could be brought under control.
Why marvellous isn't awesome any more
Shedding light on the way our spoken language changes over time
Next-generation nuclear reactors that use radioactive waste materials as fuel
Hitachi announced today that they have begun joint research with three American universities aimed at using Transuranium Elements (TRUs) as fuel
The universal 'anger face'
Researchers at UCSB and Griffith University in Australia identify origin and purpose of the facial expression for anger
Ancient metal workers were not slaves but highly regarded craftsmen
Iron Age copper smelters were respected leaders with sophisticated skills, say Tel Aviv University archaeologists
The Lancet: Respiratory infection controls being used for ebola patients are unnecessary and may contribute to public panic
Infection control measures are unnecessary and may heighten panic and fear among the public
Synthesis produces new antibiotic: Scientists confirm potent synthesis of natural tetracycline
A fortuitous collaboration at Rice University has led to the total synthesis of a recently discovered natural antibiotic.
New DNA study unravels the settlement history of the New World Arctic
We know people have lived in the New World Arctic for about 5,000 years.
Leading Ebola researcher at UTMB says there's an effective treatment for Ebola
Blend of three monoclonal antibodies can completely protect monkeys against a lethal dose of Ebola virus up to 5 days after infection
Preventing cancer from forming 'tentacles' stops dangerous spread
New research confirms role of key mechanism in metastasis and identified potential for therapy
Use of 'language of deceit' betrays scientific fraud
Researchers say they can separate genuine research from the fictional with about 70 per cent accuracy
Walking fish reveal how our ancestors evolved onto land
A living fish could help show what might have happened when fish first attempted to walk out of the water
Wine only protects against CVD in people who exercise
Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who exercise
Fujifilm vs Ebola: Japan giants turn hands to medicine
When Japan announced it was ready to supply a new drug to help combat the deadly Ebola virus, one unusual detail emerged - it would be made by Fujifilm.
Discovery reveals how bacteria distinguish harmful vs. helpful viruses
One variety of a bacterial immune system can distinguish viral foe from friend
WADA brings in ban on xenon and argon, but has no test
Doping experts have yet to find an effective test for athletes using xenon and argon, despite introducing a ban on the gases' use by sports stars.