New combination treatment against relapsed head and neck cancer

The five-year survival rate for locally-advanced head and neck cancer is only 46 percent, even with…

Preterm newborns sleep better in NICU while hearing their mother’s voice

Hearing a recording of their mother's voice may help neonates maintain sleep while in the neonatal…

Desert bighorn sheep are crossing Interstate 40 in California

Desert bighorn sheep are able to climb steep, rocky terrain with speed and agility. New research…

Human encouragement might influence how dogs solve problems

Human encouragement might influence how dogs solve problems.

How the quality of red sea urchin roe — uni — influences fishermen’s behavior

Sea urchin roe is an acquired taste. Served as sushi, uni -- the Japanese word for…

Lab-grown neurons improve breathing in mice after spinal cord injury

In a pre-clinical study, researchers show that V2a interneurons could one day help paralyzed patients breathe…

Impact of fishing gear entanglement deduced from whale hormone levels

New validation study analyzing hormone profile shows the duration and negative effects of fishing gear entanglement…

Targeting strategy may open door to better cancer drug delivery

Bioengineers may be able to use the unique mechanical properties of diseased cells, such as metastatic…

Immunization with beneficial bacteria makes brain more stress resilient

Rats immunized weekly for three weeks with beneficial bacteria showed increased levels of anti-inflammatory proteins in…

Emergency physicians debunk ‘dry drowning’ myths, highlight drowning risk in older swimmers

Parents have been reading -- and sharing -- alarming reports of children who died or nearly…