Promising new class of antibodies protects against HIV-1 infection

A group of scientists have zeroed in on a new defense against HIV-1, the virus that…

Study shows EU pesticide ban failing to protect suburban bees

Bees living in suburban habitats are still being exposed to significant levels of pesticides despite the…

Empathetic dogs lend a helping paw

Many dogs show empathy if their owner is in distress and will also try to help…

Dark energy? No sign of symmetrons

One of the candidates for 'dark energy' is the symmetron field. Researchers have developed an experiment…

Made-to-measure silicon building blocks

Silicones are synthetic materials used in a broad range of applications. Thanks to the stability of…

Protein discovery may explain why patients develop resistance to new anti-cancer drugs

Researchers have identified a protein complex that might explain why some cancer patients treated with the…

Scientists uncover new connection between smell and memory

Neurobiologists have identified a mechanism that allows the brain to recreate vivid sensory experiences from memory,…

Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can affect glucose metabolism

A new study has found that mice that have their microbiomes depleted with antibiotics have decreased…

New application of blue light sees through fire

Researchers have demonstrated that ordinary blue light can be used to significantly improve the ability to…

A scientific study characterizes our circles of friendships

The organisation of our friendships is guided to a large degree by our cognitive capacity when…