Stars vs. dust in the Carina Nebula

The Carina Nebula, one of the largest and brightest nebulae in the night sky, has been…

Ketamine activates opioid system to treat depression

A new study finds that ketamine's acute antidepressant effect requires opioid system activation, the first time…

Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause in young women with lung cancer

A new study suggests chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with…

Gum disease treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients

Routine oral care to treat gum disease (periodontitis) may play a role in reducing inflammation and…

Soy natural: Genetic resistance against aphids

Each year, soybean aphids cause billions of dollars in crop losses. In a recent study, researchers…

Single-step nasal spray naloxone easiest to deliver according to new research

Single-step nasal spray naloxone is the easiest to deliver, according to new research.

Smoking and drinking can damage arteries ‘very early in life’

The arteries of teenagers who drink alcohol and smoke, even very occasionally, are already beginning to…

The more pesticides bees eat, the more they like them

Bumblebees acquire a taste for pesticide-laced food as they become more exposed to it, a behavior…

Disentangling the relationships between cultural traits and other variables

In a new article, a team of researchers analyze how to avoid misinterpreting correlations in cross-cultural…

Getting to the roots of our ancient cousins’ diet

Since the discovery of the fossil remains of Australopithecus africanus from Taung nearly a century ago,…