New immune response regulators

Researchers have discovered new proteins that regulate T cells in the human immune system. Some of…

Genes reveal clues about people’s potential life expectancy

Scientists say they can predict whether a person can expect to live longer or die sooner…

Using satellites to measure rates of ice mass loss in glaciers

Researchers have investigated all glacial areas in South America in more detail than ever before, from…

Personality type could shape attitudes toward body weight of others, researchers say

Researchers found that personality traits have significant bearing on a person's attitudes toward obesity, their implicit…

Protein alteration controls cell’s response to stress, immunity and lifespan

Scientists have revealed a key mechanism in worms that is involved in controlling the cell's response…

Keeping roads in good shape reduces greenhouse gas emissions, study finds

Keeping road pavement in good shape saves money and energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, more…

Keeping roads in good shape reduces greenhouse gas emissions, study finds

Keeping road pavement in good shape saves money and energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, more…

Big genome found in tiny forest defoliator

The European gypsy moth (EGM) is perhaps the country's most famous invasive insect—a nonnative species accidentally…

Big genome found in tiny forest defoliator

The European gypsy moth (EGM) is perhaps the country's most famous invasive insect—a nonnative species accidentally…

New book tells story of secret Hollywood studio that shaped the nuclear age

Our images of mushroom clouds came from its cameras. So did many shots of missile tests,…