Exit dinosaurs, enter fishes
The mass extinction event that killed the dinosaurs gave rise to the modern 'Age of Fishes,' Scripps researchers find
First-ever possible treatments for MERS
Researchers identify 2 promising candidates
Clot-removal devices now recommended for some stroke patients
American Heart Association focused update
His and her pain circuitry in the spinal cord
New animal research reveals fundamental sex differences in how pain is processed
The new detection method for a key drug resistant hepatitis C virus mutation
A rapid, sensitive, and accurate method to detect drug resistant hepatitis C virus (HCV) mutants has been developed.
Athletes should drink only when thirsty, according to new guidelines
Drinking too much fluid can cause life-threatening hyponatremia
New plan proposed to send humans to Mars
A new, cost-constrained U.S. strategy to send humans on Mars, could be achieved within projected NASA budgets by minimizing new developments and relying mainly on already available or planned NASA assets.
Virus-carrying mosquitoes are more widespread than ever, and spreading
Scientists behind the first global distribution maps of two species of dengue and chikungunya-carrying mosquitoes warn they are spreading to new areas where they could cause disease.
Small RNAs found to play important roles in memory formation
MicroRNA plays surprisingly different roles in the formation of memory in animal models
Pre-Crastination: The Opposite of Procrastination
Why we do some tasks before their time―and why pigeons do, too
Innovative imaging study shows that the spinal cord learns on its own
May offer new opportunities for rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
Vitamin A supplementation may cause the immune system to 'forget' past infections
New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that vitamin A inhibits trained immunity, leading to tolerance of the innate immune cells upon stimulation with mitogens and antigens
Omega-3 supplements and antioxidants may help with preclinical Alzheimer's disease
New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that clinical trials of omega-3 and antioxidant supplementation should be undertaken for people with Alzheimer's disease with mild clinical impairment
Fruity Alternative to Toxic Insect Repellents
A natural compound already used in flavoring keeps flies away from blueberries
Similarities between embryos and breast tumors identified
MD Anderson researchers find that metastatic tumors behave like embryonic stem cells
Friction reduction breakthrough is no snake oil
Snake skin inspired surfaces smash records, providing an astonishing 40 percent friction reduction in tests of high performance materials
New model of cosmic stickiness favors 'Big Rip' demise of universe
The universe can be a very sticky place, but just how sticky is a matter of debate.
Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV
Cuba has successfully eliminated mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
Why human egg cells don't age well
Poorly-timed separation of paired chromosomes found to be at fault
Citrus fruit consumption may be associated with increased melanoma risk
ASCO Perspective: Gary Schwartz, MD, ASCO Expert "This study adds to the growing discussion around food and cancer risk.
Warts and all: How St. John's Wort can make you sick
St John's Wort can produce the same adverse reactions as antidepressants, and serious side effects can occur when the two are taken together, according to new University of Adelaide research.
Mitochondria, plastids evolved together into this single-celled plankton's 'eye'
Scientists have peered into the eye-like structure of single-celled marine plankton called warnowiids and found it contains many of the components of a complex eye.
Humans evolved to be taller and faster-thinking, study suggests
People have evolved to be smarter and taller than their predecessors, a study of populations around the world suggests.
End pharmacists' monopoly on selling certain drugs, argues expert
A 2-tier system of prescription or non-prescription, as in the US, drugs would be simpler
New epigenetic mechanism revealed in brain cells
Findings argue against long-held belief that histones are highly stable proteins in non-dividing cells like nerve cells
How cortisol reinforces traumatic memories
Stress hormone takes effect while people retrieve and reconsolidate emotional memories
Benefits of vitamin B12 supplements for older people questioned
Supplements offer no benefits for nervous system and brain function in older people with moderate vitamin B12 deficiency
Chronic fatigue breakthrough offers hope for millions
Misunderstood and neglected for more than 25 years, there is suddenly new hope for people diagnosed with what was once cruelly called "yuppy flu"
Antibody wipeout found to relieve chronic fatigue syndrome
There's now hope of a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome
The clock is ticking: New method reveals exact time of death after 10 days
A new method for calculating the exact time of death, even after as much as 10 days, has been developed by a group of researchers at the University of Salzburg.
Time to Become Familiar With Babesiosis?
Babesiosis is an infection that few people have encountered but may soon have a higher profile
A New Vaccine to Protect Against Shingles
Study looks at the efficacy of a new vaccine to protect against shingles
Long-term memories are maintained by prion-like proteins
Further evidence of a system in the brain that persistently maintains memories for long periods of time
Hard soft coral: New genus and species of 'living fossil' octocoral related to blue coral
Discovery of a very unusual new species of octocoral from a shallow coral reef in Okinawa, Japan
Pluto shows its spots to Nasa probe
The science team on the American New Horizons mission to Pluto has released two colour views of the dwarf planet and its biggest moon, Charon.
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine: First trial of gene therapy for cystic fibrosis to show beneficial effect on lung function
Replaces defective gene response for cystic fibrosis by using inhaled molecules of DNA to deliver a normal working copy
Sniffing could provide autism test
The way children sniff different aromas could form the basis of a test for autism, suggest researchers in Israel.
Old World monkey had tiny, complex brain
Findings suggest that brain complexity can evolve before brain size in primates
Peeking into the brain's filing system
Aspects of a single memory can be scattered throughout the outer "cortex" of the brain