The first humans arrived in North America a lot earlier than believed
The timing of the first entry of humans into North America across the Bering Strait has now been set back 10,000 years.
Autism Risk May Arise From Sex-Specific Traits
Genetic sequences that code for physical features that differ between boys and girls also seem to contribute to risk for the disorder
Metastatic pancreatic cancer 'reprogrammed' for malignancy
Vanderbilt-led study identifies compound that could lead to treatments for aggressive metastatic disease
Persistent infection keeps immune memory sharp, leading to long-term protection
Findings suggest such infections have benefits and risks
Steroid discovered in dogfish sharks attacks Parkinson's-related toxin in animal model
Synthesized squalamine prevents the buildup of a lethal protein implicated in some neurodegenerative diseases
Cup of Joe Could Fight Age-Related Inflammation
Caffeine could counteract the inflammation that comes with aging, a new study finds.
A new twist on fusion power could help bring limitless clean energy
The superheated plasma inside the fusion reactor is twisted by magnetic fields. IPP, Matthias Otte
Complex life may have had a false start 2.3 billion years ago
About 2.3 billion years ago, our primitive planet briefly and mysteriously gained an oxygen-rich atmosphere
Study finds high blood pressure onset in late life may protect against dementia
First investigation to focus on role of hypertension in dementia in the 'oldest old'
Every meal triggers inflammation
When we eat, we do not just take in nutrients - we also consume a significant quantity of bacteria.
Want to ace an exam? Tell a friend what you learned, Baylor researcher suggests
Students who get information, then re-tell it to someone soon after, recall it better -- and longer, study finds
Air polluters more likely to locate near downwind state borders
Locating factories that pollute at downwind sites helps home state at expense of others
Good Widdle Doggie! Baby Talk Works Only for Puppies
Do you use "baby talk" to fuss over your dog? If your pup is still young, then the childish chatter may help, but older dogs don't care about that high-pitched cooing, a new study finds.
Changes in blood-brain barrier, intestinal permeability found in individuals with autism
First study to look at the molecular signature of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in ASD and schizophrenia
Protein involved in blood clotting stimulates liver repair
A team of Michigan State University researchers, led by James Luyendyk in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has uncovered a new pathway in the body that stimulates liver repair
New genital herpes vaccine candidate provides powerful protection in preclinical tests
Penn scientists hope to start human clinical trials in 2017
Nearly Half of US Men Have Genital HPV Infections
Nearly half of American men have a genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, but a much smaller percentage have received the HPV vaccine, according to a new study.
What causes sleepiness when sickness strikes
Penn roundworm study determines what increases sleepiness during illness
SF State astronomer searches for signs of life on Wolf 1061 exoplanet
SF State astronomer Stephen Kane searches for signs of life in one of the extrasolar systems closest to Earth
Surgical site infections are the most common and costly of hospital infections
Guidelines for preventing surgical site infections are updated
Humans, not climate change, wiped out Australian megafauna
Monash University, CU-Boulder show steep decline in megafauna shortly after 45,000 years ago
Unusual Rat Virus Strikes 8 People in Illinois and Wisconsin
A virus rarely seen in the United States recently infected eight people in Wisconsin and Illinois who were working in facilities where pet rats are bred, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Real-life psychopaths actually have below-average intelligence
The Hannibal Lector myth has been busted
Pesticide Additive Could Be One Culprit in Bee Deaths
A common pesticide additive, known as an 'inert' ingredient, could be one of the causes of the die-offs beekeepers have observed in their hives. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Families' plea over drugs
The families of three NI children who have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are calling on the Belfast Health Trust to explain why they are being denied access to what they say is a potentially life-changing drug.