Neuroscientists discover previously unknown function of cannabinoid receptor
Study could improve our insights into brain diseases
Origin of synaptic pruning process linked to learning, autism and schizophrenia identified
Findings may suggest new approaches to treatments
Discovery of a fundamental limit to the evolution of the genetic code
A study performed at IRB Barcelona offers an explanation as to why the genetic code, the dictionary used by organisms to translate genes into protein, stopped growing 3,000 million years ago.
Breast cancer genetic discovery hailed
Scientists say they now have a near-perfect picture of the genetic events that cause breast cancer.
Nearby Star Harbors Trio of Earth-Size Worlds
Astronomers speculate that the three planets orbiting the small, cool star TRAPPIST-1 could support life
DNA secrets of Ice Age Europe unlocked
A study of DNA from ancient human bones has helped unlock the secrets of Europe's Ice Age inhabitants.
Indiana University researchers find Earth may be home to 1 trillion species
Largest-ever analysis of microbial data reveals an ecological law concluding 99.999 percent of species remain undiscovered
Dinosaurs Migrated out of Europe as Ancient Supercontinent Broke Up
During the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea, dinosaurs migrated from Europe to other parts of the world.
Did Scientists Stumble on a Battery that Lasts Forever?
Researchers studying nanowires have found a battery material that can be recharged for years, even decades
Study suggests medical errors now third leading cause of death in the US
Physicians advocate for changes in how deaths are reported to better reflect reality
Early warning: Current Japanese encephalitis vaccine might not protect
Current vaccines may fail to protect individuals against an emerging strain of the virus
Which Came First on Earth--Habitability or Life?
One astronomer suggests that we cannot necessarily disentangle the two
Inheritable bacterium controls Aedes mosquitoes' ability to transmit Zika
Aedes mosquitoes carrying the bacterium Wolbachia are drastically less able to transmit Zika virus
Robotic surgery just got more autonomous
Supervised autonomous robot can successfully perform soft tissue surgery
Women ratchet themselves up the social ladder, 1 high heel at a time
What high heels reveal about the deep human urge for status
Yeast infection linked to mental illness
Candida infections also more common among those with memory loss
A better bone replacement: 3-D printed bone with just the right mix of ingredients
Blend of natural and man-made materials works best, study in mice shows
Doctors call for single-payer health reform, cite need to move beyond Affordable Care Act
American Journal of Public Health publishes physicians' call for sweeping single-payer reform with detailed proposal signed by over 2,200 doctors nationwide
Older lung cancer patients experience excellent survival following surgery
Newly combined data offer longer-term perspective on an increasingly growing population
Intestinal worms boost immune system in a surprising way
Lymph nodes contain more immune cells when the host is infected with an intestinal worm
Researchers identify new pathway leading to Alzheimer's disease
Studies may provide insight into novel therapeutic approaches targeting formation of tau pathology that drives degeneration
Our personal skin microbiome is surprisingly stable
Personal milieu of skin microbes remains highly stable over time
Antibody appears to attack cancer cells, leaving other cells unscathed
A research team from Duke Health has developed an antibody from the body's own immune system that preferentially attacks cancer cells.
Evidence that Zika causes neural stem cells to self-destruct
Human neural stem cells infected by zika trigger an innate immune response leading to cell death
The Universe Has Probably Hosted Many Alien Civilizations: Study
Many other planets throughout the universe probably hosted intelligent life long before Earth did, a new study suggests.
Ice core reveals how lush Antarctica changed to icy desert
Antarctica was once covered with tropical forests. Now researchers have fully charted the slow transition from tropical paradise to icy wasteland, thanks to a single marine sediment core.