Identifying major transitions in human cultural evolution

Over the past 10,000 years human cultures have expanded from small groups of hunter-gatherers to colossal…

Living computers: RNA circuits transform cells into nanodevices

Scientists have demonstrated how living cells can be induced to carry out computations in the manner…

How plant architectures mimic subway networks

3-D laser scanning has been used to understand how plants optimize their growth, explains a new…

How bacteria maintain and recover their shape

Bacteria have an extraordinary ability to maintain and recover their morphology even after being twisted out…

Traces of adaptation and cultural diversification found among early North American stone tools

Using new 3-D methods to analyze stone projectile points crafted by North America's earliest human inhabitants,…

Research evaluates impact of surgical modality on breast-specific sensuality

Does the type of surgery used to treat breast cancer impact a woman's sensuality and sexual…

What are risk factors for melanoma in kidney transplant recipients?

Kidney transplant patients appear to be at a greater risk of developing melanoma than the general…

Delaying bariatric surgery until higher weight may result in poorer outcomes

Obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery were more like to achieve a body mass index (BMI)…

Risk of suicide attempts in army units with history of suicide attempts

Does a previous suicide attempt in a soldier's U.S. Army unit increase the risk of other…

Study uncovers potential ‘silver bullet’ for preventing and treating colon cancer

In preclinical experiments, researchers have uncovered a new way in which colon cancer develops, as well…