New study sheds light on how an autoimmune disorder may underlie male infertility

Investigators have found that the absence of autoimmune regulator (Aire) in mice results in fertility problems…

Study of East Africans illuminates new genetic factors underlying human faces

A new study of the genetics underlying facial features finds that East Africans have some unique…

Varying immune cell levels in canine brain tumors could provide therapeutic targets

A new study reveals that high-grade gliomas, or brain tumors, in dogs contained more immune cells…

Researchers uncover the biology and treatment behind a rare autoinflammatory disease

The absence of a protein that activates the body’s antiviral defenses can cause a rare rheumatoid-like…

A parent’s genes can influence a child’s educational success, inherited or not

A child’s educational success depends on the genes that they haven’t inherited from their parents, as…

Scientists develop 'greener' way to make fertilizer

Researchers have devised a new ‘greener’ method to make a key compound in fertilizer, and that…

Polymer scientist helps develop new technique for large-scale energy storage

Electric vehicles require power to be available anywhere and anytime without delay to recharge, but solar…

Faster and cheaper ethanol-to-jet-fuel on the horizon

A patented process for converting alcohol sourced from renewable or industrial waste gasses into jet or…

Study supports widespread use of better masks to curb COVID-19 indoors

A new study is highlighting a need for widespread use of better face masks and the…

Researchers refine estimate of amount of carbon in Earth’s outer core

New research is providing a better estimate of the amount of carbon in the Earth’s outer…