A dozen new moons of Jupiter discovered, including one ‘oddball’

Twelve new moons orbiting Jupiter have been found -- 11 'normal' outer moons, and one that…

Brain iron levels may predict multiple sclerosis disabilities

A new, highly accurate MRI technique can monitor iron levels in the brains of multiple sclerosis…

Childhood adversity increases susceptibility to addiction via immune response

Childhood adversity permanently alters the peripheral and central immune systems, increasing the sensitivity of the body's…

Protein found to be key component in irregularly excited brain cells

In a new study in mice, researchers have identified a key protein involved in the irregular…

Allergic responses may protect against skin cancer

The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin…

Technique may improve lung delivery of bacteria-killing phage

A new delivery system for bacteriophages -- viruses that selectively attack harmful bacteria -- could help…

Tackling cancer at ground zero with designer molecules

A new molecule shows great promise for future treatment of many cancers.

Astronomers find a famous exoplanet’s doppelganger

A new planet has been imaged, and it appears nearly identical to one of the best…

The freediving champions of the dolphin world

New research explains how some populations of bottlenose dolphins can dive to almost 1,000 meters while…

Using driving simulation to understand driver complacency at passive rail level crossings

The study replicates and extends prior research on the effectiveness of using driving simulators to detect…