Osteoporosis, fracture risk predicted with new genetic screen

A new genetic screen may predict a person's future risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture, according…

Ant study sheds light on the evolution of workers and queens

A new study in ants identifies a peptide that plays an important role in regulating reproduction.…

Rewriting our understanding of gastric tumors

The immune system can be an important ally in the fight against cancer. A study suggests…

Lectins help social amoeba establish their own microbiome

The social amoeba, a soil-dwelling organism, also carries its own microbiome, and researchers have discovered that…

Night-time lighting changes how species interact

Night-time lighting from streetlights and other sources has complex and unexpected effects on communities of plants…

Why sepsis from a staph infection causes organ failure

Scientists have known for some time that one of the reasons a staph infection is so…

Adult fish ‘predict’ availability of food for their young

A recent study has revealed that fish parents 'predict' a beneficial environment for their offspring with…

Just 10 minutes of social interaction a day improves wellbeing in dementia care

The Improving Staff Attitudes and Care for People with Dementia e-Learning (tEACH) study involved 280 residents…

A spin trio for strong coupling

To make qubits for quantum computers less susceptible to noise, the spin of an electron or…

Removing malaria-carrying mosquitoes unlikely to affect ecosystems, says report

By combining studies on one species of malaria-carrying mosquito, researchers found that no other animals rely…