How does Parkinson’s disease develop? Study raises doubts on theory of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease was first described by a British doctor more than 200 years' ago. The exact…

Protein function repairing genetic damage in spermatogenesis identified

Researchers have unmasked the functioning of a protein involved in DNA repair, ATR, in the meiotic…

Meningococcal infection: Bacterial aggregates form thick honey-like liquid that flows through blood vessels

Medical researchers and physicists have unraveled a key stage in infection by Neisseria meningitidis, a human…

The best radiocarbon-dated site in all recent Iberian prehistory

Archeologists have published a study that includes 130 radiocarbon datings. Together with the 45 previous datings,…

Mechanisms of genetic diversification in major fungal pathogen of humans

Candida albicans is a fungal species causing infection in humans. A team of scientists decided to…

Salt is key ingredient for cheaper and more efficient batteries

A new design of rechargeable battery, created using salt, could lead the way for greener energy.…

A new study identifies 40 genes related to aggressive behavior in humans and mice

The origins of the violent behavior are multifactorial and respond to the interaction of several factors…

National school food policies have potential to improve health now and later

Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects…

Realization of color filter-free image sensors

A research team has succeeded in discovery of a high efficiency organic image sensor which is…

Birds eat 400 to 500 million tons of insects annually

Birds around the world eat 400 to 500 million metric tons of beetles, flies, ants, moths,…