Muscle ‘switch’ may control the benefits of exercise

Studying lab animals and humans, researchers discovered that a protein called JNK helps to drive response…

Earthquakes can systematically trigger other ones on opposite side of Earth

New research shows that a big earthquake can not only cause other quakes, but large ones,…

Fish reproduction: Two times a lady

A DNA probing technique clarifies the mechanism behind clonal reproduction of female dojo loach fish, also…

Scientists develop novel drug that could potentially treat liver cancer more effectively

A research team has developed a novel peptide drug called FFW that could potentially stop the…

Stem cell research for cystic fibrosis leaps forward

The fight against cystic fibrosis has taken a major step forward, with new research showing that…

Broadband internet causes sleep deprivation, a new study finds

Individuals with DSL access tend to sleep 25 minutes less than their counterparts without DSL Internet.…

Differences in immune responses create a genetic conflict between sexes

A unique study has discovered that there is a genetic sexual conflict in the immune system…

Scientists present concept for the elimination of traffic jams

A team of researchers presents proposals for the traffic management of the future. A dynamic and…

Pine sawflies: Research sheds light on the evolution of cooperation

Pine sawflies terrify forest owners, but they help researchers understand the evolution of cooperation. A new…

Naked mole-rats defy conventions of aging and reproduction

Naked mole-rats live in colonies of two breeders and around 300 non-breeding workers. Although the breeding…