Scientists on Twitter: Preaching to the choir or singing from the rooftops?

Who follows scientists on Twitter? Researchers found that scientists with fewer than 1,000 followers primarily reach…

One step closer to finding a cure for brain diseases

Researchers have identified a mechanism for signaling brain nerve cells through excitatory synaptic binding proteins. The…

Target for novel malaria vaccine identified

Researchers have created a vaccine that protects against malaria infection in mouse models, paving the way…

Capacity of North American forests to sequester carbon

Researchers have calculated the capacity of North American forests to sequester carbon in a detailed analysis…

Researchers trace Parkinson’s damage in the heart

A new way to examine stress and inflammation in the heart will help Parkinson's researchers test…

Fragile X: New drug strategy corrects behavior/biochemical measures in mouse model

Research in mice shows that a pharmacological strategy can alleviate multiple behavioral and cellular deficiencies in…

Looking at the urine and blood may be best in diagnosing myeloma

When it comes to diagnosing a condition in which the plasma cells that normally make antibodies…

Graphene could be key to controlling water evaporation

Graphene coatings may offer the ability to control the water evaporation process from various surfaces, according…

‘No evidence’ grammar schools can promote social mobility

Expanding the number of grammar schools is unlikely to promote social mobility by providing more opportunities…

Ant soldiers don’t need big brains

Army ant (Eciton) soldiers are bigger but do not have larger brains than other workers within…