What makes circadian clocks tick?

Circadian clocks arose as an adaptation to dramatic swings in daylight hours and temperature caused by…

Ras protein’s role in spreading cancer

Protein systems make up the complex signaling pathways that control whether a cell divides or, in…

Using mutant bacteria to study how changes in membrane proteins affect cell functions

Stretchable electronics a ‘game changer’ for stroke recovery treatment

A first-of-its-kind sensor that sticks to the throat and measures speech and swallowing patterns could be…

Newborn babies who suffered stroke regain language function in opposite side of brain

A stroke in a baby -- even a big one -- does not have the same…

Ultrathin, highly elastic skin display developed

A new ultrathin, elastic display that fits snugly on the skin can show the moving waveform…

To sleep, perchance to forget

People and other animals sicken and die if they are deprived of sleep, but why is…

Asteroid ‘time capsules’ may help explain how life started on Earth

In popular culture, asteroids play the role of apocalyptic threat, get blamed for wiping out the…

Personalized curriculum captures students’ imagination, interest

Focusing on their personal DNA and genealogies, middle school students appear to have learned as much…

Illegal global trade of pangolins

Animal traffickers are taking advantage of remote ivory trade routes to smuggle pangolins – one of…