Researchers study lengths of restroom queues
Two queueing theorists of Ghent University investigated why queues at restrooms are invariably longer for ladies than for men.
The earliest stages of life might be simpler than we thought
University of Copenhagen research from suggests development process may be simpler than thought
Surgeons remove 27 contact lenses from woman's eye
Surgeons have removed 27 contact lenses from the eye of a 67-year-old woman who had come to Solihull Hospital for routine cataract surgery.
North Carolina man cheats death after 40 minutes with no pulse
A North Carolina man whose heart stopped for about 40 minutes has paid tribute to the emergency workers who brought him back from the dead.
Study: Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids
Cascade of chemical reactions converts omega-3 fatty acids into cannabinoids that have anti-inflammatory benefits
Study throws dog domestication theories to the wolves
The tiny chihuahua traces its roots to a single group of wolves that crossed the path of humans as long as 40,000 years ago, researchers say
Zion Harvey: Double hand transplant boy plays baseball
A US boy who made history as the world's first child to have a double hand transplant is now swinging a baseball bat well, his doctors say.
Plan not to give HPV vaccine to boys causes concern
A decision not to vaccinate boys against a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection has attracted fierce criticism.
Kakadu find confirms earliest Australian occupation
Aboriginal people have been in Australia for at least 65,000 years - much longer than the 47,000 years believed by some archaeologists.
Rare Human Syndrome May Explain Why Dogs are So Friendly
Scientists have found that extreme friendliness in dogs and humans may share common genetic roots
Deadly Kiss: Can a Baby Contract a Lethal Virus from a Cold Sore?
A newborn baby in Iowa died this week from an infection with the virus that causes cold sores, which she likely contracted from a kiss, her doctors say. But how does this happen?
New research uncovers a cause of schizophrenia
Genetic defects may damage glial cells, which may lead to a number of brain disorders, including schizophrenia
Gene drives likely to be foiled by rapid rise of resistance
Gene drives using CRISPR/Cas9 will be derailed by development of mutations that give resistance to the drive
In saliva, clues to a 'ghost' species of ancient human
The evolutionary history of a salivary protein may point to interbreeding between humans and an enigmatic ancient relative
Giant deep-sea worms may live to be 1000 years old or more
Some individuals of Escarpia laminata may be 1000 years old or more
Missing Mutations Suggest a Reason for Sex
Sex might help natural selection purge excessive mistakes from our genes.
Cancer patients' grey hair unexpectedly darkens in drug study
Spanish study suggests side effects of new immunotherapy drugs may include restoring hair pigment
A Rush to Develop ‘Utterly Transformative’ Gene Therapies Against Cancer
The approval of gene therapy for leukemia, expected in the next few months, will open the door to a radically new class of cancer treatments.
Neuroticism may postpone death for some
Data indicate having higher levels of neuroticism may reduce the risk of death for individuals who report being in fair or poor health
Immune cells the missing ingredient in new bladder cancer treatment
New research offers a possible explanation for why a new type of cancer treatment hasn't been working as expected against bladder cancer.