Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved
Dozens of genes previously thought to have similar roles across species are in fact unique to humans
Whales: gigantism and cancer suppression evolved concurrently
Humpback genome adds to growing understanding of 'Peto's Paradox'.
Fertility paradox in male beauty quest
Scientists have uncovered an evolutionary paradox where men damage their ability to have children during efforts to make themselves look more attractive.
Scientists zoom in on bug behind Strep throat and scarlet fever
Nearer to developing a vaccine that could one day could prevent hundred of thousands of infections annually
Music helps to build the brains of very premature babies
Researchers from UNIGE and HUG demonstrate how music specially composed for premature infants strengthens the development of their brain networks and could limit the neurodevelopmental delays that often affect these children
Researchers find 28% of 35- to 50-year-old men studied are at-risk for osteoporosis
Loss of bone mineral density occurring at younger ages in both genders, according to study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Could some chimpanzees' crustacean crave yield clues about human evolution?
First-ever evidence of wild chimps habitually catching and consuming freshwater crabs
Healthy fat hidden in dirt may fend off anxiety disorders
Lipid discovered in soil-dwelling bacteria helps explain 'hygiene hypothesis'
Experimental drug completely effective against Nipah virus infection in monkeys
The experimental antiviral drug remdesivir completely protected four African green monkeys from a lethal dose of Nipah virus, according to a new study in Science Translational Medicine from National Institutes of Health scientists and colleagues.
Seeing disfigured faces prompts negative brain and behavior responses
Penn brain imaging study finds negative implicit biases against individuals with scars, birthmarks and other facial differences
'Fettuccine' may be most obvious sign of life on Mars, researchers report
A rover scanning the surface of Mars for evidence of life might want to check for rocks that look like pasta, researchers report in the journal Astrobiology.
Early onset colorectal cancer rising fastest in the west
Surprising finding suggests obesity epidemic may not fully explain increasing rates
Neanderthals May Have Been Driven to Extinction by a Tiny Drop in Fertility Rates
Neanderthals could have gone extinct due to a slight drop in their fertility rates, a new study finds.
Early statin treatment may help children with Fragile X
Children with an inherited form of intellectual disability and autism could be helped by a medicine commonly used to lower cholesterol, if used early in life.
Scientists find telling early moment that indicates a coming megaquake
Just 10 seconds into a quake, GPS data can detect signs of acceleration that point to an event's magnitude, says a University of Oregon researcher
Could Squeezing Your Arms and Legs Help Prevent Strokes?
A simple squeeze to your arms and legs might benefit your brain - turns out, the added pressure may improve the regulation of blood flow to your brain as well as levels of stroke-protective molecules, a new study suggests.
New Virus Infecting People in China, and Ticks May Be the Culprit
Newly discovered virus found infecting people in China may be transmitted by ticks
Researchers restore beta-cell function by deleting old cells
Acceleration of beta-cell aging determines diabetes -- senolysis improves
Acid, wasabi, chillies: mole-rats couldn’t give a toss
Several species of African rodent display remarkable insensitivity to pain, hinting at new ways to manage it in humans.
Transgenic fungus rapidly killed malaria mosquitoes in West African study
Technology developed at the University of Maryland could safely reduce malaria mosquito populations, including insecticide-resistant strains
New Diabetes Cases in US Fall by 35% After 20-Year Rise
Rates of diagnosed diabetes in the United States may finally be declining but overall numbers remain high, new findings suggest.
Traditional medicines must be integrated into health care for culturally diverse groups
Traditional Chinese herbal remedies are today used in many countries.
Early genome catastrophes can cause non-smoking lung cancer
Some teenagers harbor catastrophic changes to their genomes that can lead to lung cancer later on in life, even if they never smoke
Wrong side surgical errors substantially underreported and totally preventable
Although rare, may be more common than generally thought
Nature's first aid kit: A fungus growing on the sides of birch trees
Birch polypore has been used for various health problems. What is the true medical basis behind the anecdotal folklore?
Misconduct not mistakes are the chief reason chemistry papers are retracted
Analysis prompts call for publishers to be more open about the reasons a paper is withdrawn
North Korea swine flu outbreak puts South on edge
Seoul is worried a swine flu outbreak in North Korea could cross the heavily militarized border and devastate the South's US$5.9 billion pork industry
New breast cancer drug found to boost survival rates by 30 percent
New form of drug drastically improves survival rates of pre-menopausal women with the most common type of breast cancer
Blood transfusion during liver cancer surgery linked with higher risk of cancer recurrence and death
Receiving blood transfusion during surgery for common type of liver cancer associated with much higher risk of cancer recurrence and dying prematurely
Chest cavity fire during emergency cardiac surgery
Unique case of a man who suffered a flash fire in his chest cavity during emergency heart surgery