Adolescents who consume diet high in saturated fats may develop poor stress skills

Adolescents who consume a diet high in saturated fats may develop poor stress coping skills, signs…

Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species

A fungal pathogen which has led to the extinction of entire species in South America has…

Environmental threats put bumblebee queens under pressure

Researchers found that environmental threats are piling onto the stress faced by nest-building bumblebee queens.

Old Man River’s unique chemical signature

Human activity greatly impacts the natural chemistry of the largest river in North America -- the…

Automated robotic device for faster blood testing

Researchers have created an automated blood drawing and testing device that provides rapid results, potentially improving…

High-protein corn also resistant to parasitic weed

In sub-Saharan Africa, 20 to 80% of corn yields may be lost because of a semi-parasitic…

Floridians took Zika threat more seriously than rest of US — but still most did nothing

Threatened by the mosquito-borne Zika virus in 2016, Florida residents felt more susceptible than others in…

‘Gut instinct’ may have been the GPS of human ancestors

A new study reveals that the nerve connecting the gut to the brain is key for…

Observing the cell’s protein factories during self-assembly

Researchers have produced snapshots of the 'protein factories' of the cell. Their findings could set us…

Digital devices during family time could exacerbate bad behavior

Parents who spend a lot of time on their phones or watching television during family activities…