Scientists find evidence dark matter and neutrinos may interact, challenging standard model of the universe
Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries as new research finds evidence that two…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
IQ of Children in Better-Educated Households is Higher, Study Indicates
Young adults who were raised in educated households develop higher cognitive ability than those who…
Transformer’ star discovered with X-rays and radio waves
A fleet of orbiting X-ray telescopes that includes NASA's Swift orbiting observatory, which is controlled…
Tiny, brightly shining silicon crystals could be safe for deep-tissue imaging
Tiny silicon crystals caused no health problems in monkeys three months after large doses were injected, marking a step forward…
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics…
Scientists discover potential treatment to stop glaucoma in its tracks
Vision scientists at UC Berkeley and the University of Toronto have discovered…
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
Scientists find evidence dark matter and neutrinos may interact, challenging standard model of the universe
Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries as new…
Study: High-fat diets make liver cells more likely to become cancerous
One of the biggest risk factors for developing liver cancer is a high-fat diet. A…
Learning to play music can improve older people’s brain function, study suggests
Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory,…
Clues to Alzheimer’s disease may be hiding in our ‘junk’ DNA
When most of us think of DNA, we have a vague idea it’s made up…
Helping young adults rethink uncertainty reduces anxiety and depression: study
A single 20 to 30-minute online course can help young adults become more tolerant of…
New Online Tool Detects Drug Exposure Directly from Patient Samples
Doctors and researchers try to understand what medications a person has taken by asking patients…
Genetic Study Links Impulsive Decision Making to a Wide Range of Health and Psychiatric Risks
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay…
Research in Mice Reveals Brain Cells That Drive—And Prevent—Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions in America, affecting about…