New test for rare immunodeficiency

Researchers have developed a test to quickly and reliably diagnose a rare and severe immune defect,…

Gut-on-chip good predictor of drug side-effects

Research has established that guts-on-chips respond in the same way to aspirin as real human organs…

A disposable alcohol test reveals whether you are fit to drive within two minutes

A rapid alcohol test that measures the blood alcohol content from saliva has been developed. The…

You may be as friendly as your genes

Scientists have found that CD38 and CD157 genes that regulate oxytocin, the supreme human social hormone,…

How a bacterium can live on methanol

Researchers have identified all the genes required by a bacterium to use methanol as a food…

Social media culture can encourage risky and inappropriate posting behavior

Young adults who adapt their behavior to match a social situation are just as likely to…

Studies into inflammation in the infarcted heart could lead to changes in therapy

Scientists have demonstrated that the response of the human heart to an infarction is very different…

Schools need to encourage broader participation in science learning outside of the classroom

Schools are failing to offer sufficient opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to engage in science-based…

Quantum ruler for biomolecules

Quantum physics teaches us that unobserved particles may propagate through space like waves. This is philosophically…

Solidifying advanced alloy design

Using a combination of theory and experiment, a multi-institutional team are creating simulations to speed up…