Riding a romantic roller coaster? Relationship anxiety may be to blame

High levels of fluctuation in how secure an individual feels in his or her relationship may…

Unearned fun tastes just as sweet

We may be inclined to think that a fun experience -- say, watching a movie or…

DNA delivery technology joins battle against drug-resistant bacteria

A new DNA delivery technology has been developed to fight drug-resistant bacteria, report investigators.

Acetaminophen: A viable alternative for preventing acute mountain sickness

Trekking and mountain climbing are quickly growing in popularity, but one of the challenges that climbers…

Gaps remain in surveillance for mosquitoes that transmit Zika, new CDC data shows

As concerns over Zika virus have grown since 2015, the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Treating autism by targeting the gut

Therapies to change the bacteria in the gut, through diet, pro-and prebiotic supplements, fecal matter transplants…

Grape-based compounds kill colon cancer stem cells in mice

Compounds from grapes may kill colon cancer stem cells both in a petri dish and in…

Probiotics could improve survival rates in honey bees exposed to pesticide, study finds

Probiotics can potentially protect honey bees from the toxic effects of pesticides, new research indicates.

Spineless creature studied in DC swamp

Its name is Stygobromus hayi, the Hay's Spring amphipod. It is spineless. It lacks vision. It…

Bacteria from hot springs solve mystery of metabolism

Combustion is often a rapid process, like fire. How can our cells control the burning process…