Viruses can trigger psychiatric disorders, research suggests

Can viruses trigger psychiatric disorders? A new study suggests yes. Accordingly, special disorders are associated with…

New theory may explain cause of depression and improve treatments

Researchers suggest dysfunction in mitochondria -- the main source of energy for cells -- may be…

Mini antimatter accelerator could rival the likes of the Large Hadron Collider

Researchers have found a way to accelerate antimatter in a thousand-times smaller space than current accelerators,…

Quantum chains in graphene nanoribbons

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough that could in future be used for precise nanotransistors or --…

Popular encryption software: Researchers help close security hole

Cybersecurity researchers have helped close a security vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to steal encryption…

Nordic nations, North Americans and Antipodeans rank top in navigation skills

People in Nordic countries, North America, Australia, and New Zealand have the best spatial navigational abilities,…

Melanoma linked with CLL, close monitoring recommended

While studying a large group of individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a research team made…

Potential target for developing obesity and diabetes treatment identified

A newly published study has identified a potential therapeutic target for treating obesity and diabetes. The…

Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids?

Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets…

Dietary carbohydrates could lead to osteoarthritis, new study finds

Researchers have found that carbohydrate composition of diets increased the risk of osteoarthritis in laboratory mice…