Sequenced fox genome hints at genetic basis of behavior

For nearly 60 years, the red fox has been teaching scientists about animal behavior. In a…

Better sleep linked with family tree strength

The question of why we sleep has been a longstanding subject of debate, with some theories…

Wetter soil is leading to reduced methane gas absorption

A new paper finds that the existing effects of global warming are decreasing the soil's ability…

Solving its insolubility, researchers discover method to deliver curcumin to cancer cells

Scientists have discovered that curcumin to be an effective agent for killing cancer cells. Curcumin's effective…

Low-protein diet during pregnancy increases prostate cancer risk in offspring, rat study shows

Experiments with rats show that intrauterine protein restriction induces sex hormone imbalance, which appears to favor…

Doxorubicin disrupts the immune system to cause heart toxicity

Doxorubicin is a chemotherapy drug used in ovarian, bladder, lung, thyroid and stomach cancers, but it…

Children are highly vulnerable to health risks of a changing climate

Children and adolescents are more vulnerable to climate-related disasters because of their anatomic, cognitive, immunologic, and…

Smart wristband with link to smartphones could monitor health, environmental exposures

Engineers have created a smart wristband with a wireless connection to smartphones that will enable a…

Striking a balance between immunity and inflammation

Hookworms infect people mostly in countries where sanitation is poor and people often walk barefoot. Working…

Combining on and off switches, one protein can control flowering in plants

New research has discovered a previously unknown mechanism for controlling cellular decisions, one which combines an…