The ‘Big Bang’ of Alzheimer’s: Scientists ID genesis of disease

Scientists have discovered a 'Big Bang' of Alzheimer's disease -- the precise point at which a…

Living in areas with less sun may increase your risk of OCD

Living at higher latitudes, where there is also less sunlight, could result in a higher prevalence…

Strategy for ‘No-Mining Zones’ in the Deep Sea

An international team of researchers has developed a comprehensive set of criteria to help the International…

Face value: Video game trains people to better discern truth from lies — and how to spot deceptive behavior

The most adept deceivers often don't present any of those signs and, further, the average observer's…

Rocky planet neighbor looks familiar, but is not Earth’s twin

Last autumn, the world was excited by the discovery of an exoplanet called Ross 128 b,…

Want to be an elite weightlifter? It takes a strong pair of knees

Researchers have discovered what makes the critical difference between an elite snatch style weightlifter and a…

Unique brain ‘fingerprint’ can predict drug effectiveness

Personalized medicine -- delivering therapies specially tailored to a patient's unique physiology -- has been a…

Alternative splicing is crucial to muscle mass maintenance

Alternative splicing plays a crucial role in maintaining adult muscle mass, which has implications in aging…

What is the role of the physician when a patient discloses intimate partner violence perpetration?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent and has lasting impacts on the health and well-being of…

Livestock feed accurately predicts toxic chemicals in food

Scientists have tracked the presence of a class of synthetic flame retardants called polybrominated diphenyl ethers…