What obese fruit flies may tell us about the evolution of cold tolerance

Researchers have hypothesized that migrations into higher, colder latitudes may lead to evolution of fast-burning metabolisms…

Potential new treatment to treat and stop progression of cystic fibrosis

Researchers have discovered a potential new drug to treat and stop the progression of cystic fibrosis.…

Newfound signal helps pancreatic cancer cells hide from immune system

Researchers have uncovered another pathway by which pancreatic cancer cells turn off the system charged with…

Fast capture of cancer markers will aid in diagnosis, treatment

A nanoscale product of human cells that was once considered junk is now known to play…

Quest for balance in radiation leads to lower doses

Radiation doses can be safely and effectively reduced -- and more consistently administered -- for common…

Womb lining grown in lab could reveal secrets of menstrual cycle and early pregnancy

Scientists have succeeded in growing miniature functional models of the lining of the womb (uterus) in…

Huge permafrost thaw can be limited by ambitious climate targets

Nearly 4 million square kilometers of frozen soil -- an area larger than India -- could…

Matching tumor size to strength of immune response allows melanoma drug tailoring

A new study provides clues that could enhance physicians' ability to pinpoint, in real-time, which patients…

Some bed bugs show early signs of resistance to two common insecticides

Pest management professionals battling the ongoing resurgence of bed bugs are wise to employ a well-rounded…

Forget sponges: The earliest animals were marine jellies

One of the longest-running controversies in evolutionary biology has been, 'What was the oldest branch of…