Want to quit smoking? Partner up

Kicking the habit works best in pairs. That's the main message of a new study. 'Quitting…

SRC-1 gene variants linked to human obesity

Researchers have discovered how the gene SRC-1 affects body weight control.

SLAC develops novel compact antenna for communicating where radios fail

A new type of pocket-sized antenna could enable mobile communication in situations where conventional radios don't…

New genetic factors linked to kidney stones

Researchers have discovered new genetic factors that likely contribute to the development of kidney stones. The…

Itchy skin affects the health and quality of life of many patients with kidney disease

New research reveals that pruritus, or itchy skin, affects a substantial percentage of patients with chronic…

One-two punch helps solve greatest unmet need in cardiology

Combining a high-fat diet with a drug that raises blood pressure gave researchers a 'two-hit' model,…

One-third of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine

A stunning one-third of people with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and alternative medicines such as…

AI agent offers rationales using everyday language to explain its actions

Researchers have developed an artificially intelligent (AI) agent that can automatically generate natural language explanations in…

Getting to the root of plant simulations

Researchers have developed a new algorithm to bolster what once were static models of root dynamics,…

Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies

A study provides new insight into why -- and when -- anesthesia during pregnancy harms unborn…