Highly infectious vehicle for virus transmission among humans

Researchers have found that a group of viruses that cause severe stomach illness -- including the…

Human microbiome influences rotavirus vaccine response

In a proof-of-concept study in healthy adult men, scientists in the Netherlands found that microbiome manipulation…

Specific brain circuit tied to sociability in mice

Social behavior in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder normalized when investigators triggered the release of…

Introducing the latest in textiles: Soft hardware

Researchers have incorporated electronic devices into soft fabrics, potentially making it possible to produce clothing that…

Cancer cells send out ‘drones’ to battle immune system from afar

Checkpoint inhibitor therapies have made metastatic melanoma and other cancers a survivable condition for 20 to…

Carbon dioxide levels on flight deck affect airline pilot performance

Commercial airline pilots were significantly better at performing advanced maneuvers in a flight simulator when carbon…

New method to monitor cellular decision making

Scientists have designed a way to monitor cellular decision making by measuring the rate of RNA…

Hotter temperatures extend growing season for peatland plants

A new study reveals that turning up the heat accelerates spring greening in mature trees, shrubs…

There and back again: Mantle xenon has a story to tell

Volatiles -- such as water, carbon dioxide and the noble gases -- come out of the…

Mom still matters, psychologists report

If you're a parent who feels your college-age children would choose their friends over you, a…