Tau, not amyloid-beta, triggers neuronal death process in Alzheimer's
New research points to malfunctioning tau, not amyloid-beta (Abeta) plaque, as the seminal event that spurs neuron death in disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
One firm's loss is another's gain
Good news for savvy businesses: Customers who walk through your doors unhappy with another firm's service can be won back with simple gestures of goodwill.
Right-to-carry gun laws linked to increase in violent crime, research shows
New Stanford research confirms that right-to-carry gun laws are linked to an increase in violent crime.
Major brain pathway rediscovered after century-old confusion, controversy
A couple of years ago a scientist looking at dozens of MRI scans of human brains noticed something surprising.
Research suggests warmth, flowing water on early Mars were episodic
Ample evidence of ancient rivers, streams, and lakes make it clear that Mars was at some point warm enough for liquid water to flow on its surface.
Effect of once-daily, low-dose aspirin on CV death and other outcomes
Investigating whether once-daily, low-dose aspirin would reduce the total number of cardiovascular events
Growth factor regenerates damaged nerves without sprouting new blood vessels
Growth factor can regenerate damaged peripheral nerves without causing the growth of new blood vessels
Family ties that bind: Having the right surname sets you up for life
'Laws of inheritance' govern social status across generations
Chlamydia knock out the body's own cancer defence
By breaking down the cancer-suppressing protein p53, Chlamydia prevent programmed cell death and thereby favor the process of cancer development
Eat More Seaweed (It's Good for You)
Foraging for fresh seaweeds gives you option and the best taste according to this Brittany seaweed eater
Largest study of gay brothers homes in on 'gay genes'
A genetic analysis of 409 pairs of gay brothers, including sets of twins, has provided the strongest evidence yet that gay people are born gay.
Sushi Edging Pacific Bluefin Tuna Toward Extinction
The Pacific bluefin tuna, a fish used in sushi and sashimi dishes, is at risk of extinction as the global food market places "unsustainable pressure" on the species and others, a conservation body warned Monday.
Scientists 'confident' comet lander will wake up (Update)
A burst of sunshine in the spring could be just the wakeup call for Europe's comet lander.
Trial shows treatment-resistant advanced non-small cell lung cancer responds to rociletinib
Promising results shown by  new drug targeting both common cancer-causing genetic mutations in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, but also a mutation causing resistance to treatment
Breakthrough offers promise for spinal cord injury patients to breathe on their own again
Case Western Reserve researcher presents findings that could free patients from ventilators -- even years after injury
Gravity may have saved the universe after the Big Bang, say researchers
New research by a team of European physicists could explain why the universe did not collapse immediately after the Big Bang.
Herbs and spices enhance heart health as well as flavor
Spices and herbs are rich in antioxidants, which may help improve triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids, according to Penn State nutritionists.
Were Neanderthals a sub-species of modern humans? New research says no
Disappearance of Neanderthals likely the result of competition from Homo sapiens, and not from poor adaptation to cold
Training can lead to synesthetic experiences, study shows
A new study has shown for the first time how people can be trained to "see" letters of the alphabet as colours in a way that simulates how those with synaesthesia experience their world.
Calcium loss turning lakes to 'jelly'
New research on a number of Canadian lakes show that historical acid deposits as a result of industry have greatly reduced calcium levels in the water - dramatically impacting populations of calcium-rich plankton such as Daphnia water fleas that dominate these ecosystems.
Scientists get to the heart of fool's gold as a solar material
As the installation of photovoltaic solar cells continues to accelerate, scientists are looking for inexpensive materials beyond the traditional silicon that can efficiently convert sunlight into electricity.
Study Shows Calorie-Restricting Diets Slow Aging
Calorie-Restricting Diets Slow Aging
People Tend to Run Marathons Before Big Birthdays
The search for achievement and meaning at the end of a decade increases suicide and cheating, too
Speedy heart transplant for kids better than waiting for perfect match
Children receiving a heart transplant as soon as a suitable donor is available are predicted to have better quality-adjusted survival than children who wait for a donor to which they do not have antibodies
A jettisoned black hole?
When the central black holes in merging galaxies combine, a "kick" launches the merged black hole on a wide orbit taking it far from the galaxy's core
Unique sense of 'touch' gives a prolific bacterium its ability to infect anything
New research has found that one of the world's most prolific bacteria manages to afflict humans, animals and even plants by way of a mechanism not before seen in any infectious microorganism -- a sense of touch.
Imagination, reality flow in opposite directions in the brain
As real as that daydream may seem, its path through your brain runs opposite reality.
Business culture in banking industry favors dishonest behavior
In the past years, there have often been cases of fraud in the banking industry, which have led to a considerable loss of image for banks.
Salk scientists deliver a promising one-two punch for lung cancer
Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a powerful one-two punch for countering a common genetic mutation that often leads to drug-resistant cancers.
VLT Reveals Alignment of Quasars Across Billions of Light-Years
Using data from ESO’s Very Large Telescope, astronomers have discovered alignments between supermassive black hole axes separated by billions of light-years.
Matter: Viruses as a Cure
New research hints that some viruses may actually be keeping us healthy
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds
Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs, according to new University of Leeds research.
Study: Obesity fuels silent heart damage
Evidence of heart muscle damage seen even among symptom-free people
Brain-dwelling worm in UK man's head sequenced
Tapeworm removed from UK resident's brain reveals genetic secrets of an elusive Far East parasite
NHS 'should use cancer drug for eyes'
A drug that prevents elderly people losing their sight should be routinely available on the NHS, says the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
F.D.A. Approves Hysingla, a Powerful Painkiller
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a powerful long-acting opioid painkiller, alarming some addiction experts who fear that its widespread use may contribute to the rising tide of prescription drug overdoses.
Saturn's calming nature keeps Earth friendly to life
Earth's comfortable temperatures may be thanks to Saturn's good behaviour. If the ringed giant's orbit had been slightly different, Earth's orbit could have been wildly elongated, like that of a long-period comet.
One Idea to Get to Mars: Fill the Walls of a Spaceship With Water
The insulation from radiation would also be drinkable