Genes influence ability to read a person’s mind from their eyes

Our DNA influences our ability to read a person's thoughts and emotions from looking at their…

Centenarians have lower incidence of chronic illness

Researchers studied the life and health span of a group of centenarian World War II veterans…

Climate change misconceptions common among teachers, study finds

Mny secondary school science teachers possess climate change misconceptions similar to average Americans, new research confirms.

How cells divide tasks and conquer work

Despite advances in neuroscience, the brain is still very much a black box -- no one…

Effectiveness of antipsychotic treatments in patients with schizophrenia

A new study examines the comparative effectiveness of antipsychotic treatments for the prevention of psychiatric rehospitalization…

Data from satellite imagery useful for malaria early warning systems

A new model has been created that uses seasonal weather data from satellite images to accurately…

Newly discovered methane consumers in lakes

When decaying organic matter sinks to the bottom of a lake or ocean, methane is produced…

Hospitals that carry out more research are more efficient

Public hospitals that generate more scientific publications are also more efficient at attending patients, according to…

Hospitals that carry out more research are more efficient

Public hospitals that generate more scientific publications are also more efficient at attending patients, according to…

Social support more important to mothers

For mothers who feel that they are not in control of certain aspects of life and…