Research demonstrates method to alter coherence of light

In a finding that could have broad applications in optical devices, researchers have shown that they…

Individual receptors caught at work

Using a revolutionary live-cell microscopy technique, an international team of scientist has observed for the first…

Scientists dig into the origin of organics on dwarf planet Ceres

Since NASA's Dawn spacecraft detected localized organic-rich material on Ceres, scientists have been digging into the…

Genetic testing recommended for children considered at risk for most common eye cancer

Children who are considered to be at risk of developing eye cancer should receive genetic counseling…

New light shed on early turquoise mining in Southwest

Researchers are blending archaeology and geochemistry to get a more complete picture of turquoise's mining and…

Obesity: Engineered proteins lower body weight in mice, rats and primates

Researchers have created engineered proteins that lowered body weight, bloodstream insulin, and cholesterol levels in obese…

Duplications of noncoding DNA may have affected evolution of human-specific traits

Duplications of large segments of noncoding DNA in the human genome may have contributed to the…

Online resource enables open data sharing for rare Mendelian diseases

MyGene2, a new open data resource, helps patients with rare genetic conditions, clinicians, and researchers share…

Understanding the coevolving web of life as a network

Coevolution, which occurs when species interact and adapt to each other, is often studied in the…

New material for digital memories of the future

Scientists have developed the first material with conductivity properties that can be switched on and off…