Mapping the inner workings of a living cell

Researchers show that a widely used chemical tracer, combined with a cutting-edge microscope, can track metabolic…

Vaping draws strong support — from bots

More than 70 percent of a random sample of tweets analyzed appear to have been produced…

Mice individuality is influenced by their relations

Individuality exists in all animals, and a number of factors shape it over time. For mice,…

IVF: Genetic screening before embryo transfer fails to improve the chance of a baby

The genetic screening of fertilized eggs for embryo selection in assisted reproduction makes no difference to…

Cocaine relapse is reversed with BDNF microinjections in the brain

Investigators discover that brain-derived neurotropic factor reduced cocaine relapse in a preclinical model when administered before…

The rules of attraction: Scientists find elusive molecule that helps sperm find egg

A recent report identifies a key molecule driving chemoattraction between sperm and egg cells in marine…

How age and ethnicity impact HIV testing

Researchers argue that interventions are urgently needed to reach older adults and Hispanics to address HIV…

Reading the motor intention from brain activity within 100ms

Researchers have developed a new technique to decode motor intention of humans from electroencephalography. This technique…

Math with good posture means better scores

A new study finding that students perform better at math while sitting with good posture could…

Nanotube ‘rebar’ makes graphene twice as tough

Researchers have found that reinforcing graphene with embedded carbon nanotubes makes the 2D nanomaterial more than…