Novel system to track brain chemicals

Researchers have developed a novel method for tracking the activity of small molecules in the brain,…

Properties of stem cells that determine cell fate identified

Researchers have identified intrinsic cell properties that influence the fate of neural stem cells, affecting what…

Gender identities disrupted — and reinforced

New research analyzing the ways children's gender narratives reinforce or disrupt gender inequality found that older…

Synthetic DNA vaccine effective against influenza A virus subtype

Currently available vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza virus infection have limited ability to induce…

Ancient farmers spared us from glaciers but profoundly changed Earth’s climate

New evidence shows that ancient farming practices led to a rise in the atmospheric emission of…

California’s large minority population drives state’s relatively low death rate

According to a new study, California's health profile was significantly better than the nation's as a…

More daytime sleepiness, more Alzheimer’s risk?

Analysis of data captured during a long-term study of aging adults shows that those who report…

Same mutations underpin spread of cancer in individuals

Scientists have arrived at a key understanding about how cancers in individual patients spread, or metastasize.

Adding power choices reduces cost and risk of carbon-free electricity

Researchers find that including a variety of zero-carbon power sources is a more cost effective way…

Communication among organs, tissues regulating body’s energy revealed

Researchers have identified a system of communication networks that exists among organs and tissues that regulate…