Gestational diabetes may predispose to postpartum depression symptoms

Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms,…

How wolf predation shapes elk antler evolution

A new study chronicles an evolutionary tie between wolves and when bull elk shed their antlers.

Methane to syngas catalyst: two for the price of one

An improvement to the catalyst that converts methane to syngas could lead to a more economical…

Perceiving support — not receiving it — helps people cope with worry and waiting

New research finds a connection between the perception that your romantic partner cares, and a reduction…

Low antibiotic concentration is enough to increase antimicrobial resistance

Existing antimicrobial resistance may become increasingly prevalent on its own -- with no interference from antibiotics…

‘Chromosomal catastrophes’ in colorectal cancer

'Chromosomal catastrophes' have been found to occur along the evolutionary timeline of colorectal cancer development, according…

Speeding up drug development: Measuring the activation of receptors fast

Researchers have developed a method that makes it possible to measure the activation of receptors in…

Strands of hair from member of Franklin expedition provide new clues into mystery

A new analysis of human hair taken from the remains of one of the members of…

Chemists make historic fluorine discovery

Scientists have demonstrated the cleavage (breakage) of a carbon-fluorine bond through oxidation in proteins. The finding…

Signs of bac­teria already in the bovine fetus

Contrary to earlier assumptions, the intestines of newborn calves are not sterile, but contain DNA from…