Teenage girls are more impacted by sleepiness than teen boys are

Preliminary results of a recent study show that teen girls reported a higher degree of interference…

Scientists see inner workings of enzyme telomerase, which plays key roles in aging, cancer

Cancer, diseases related to aging and other illnesses are closely tied to an important enzyme called…

It’s about time: Immediate rewards boost workplace motivation

New research shows that immediate rewards increase enjoyment and interest in tasks more compared to rewards…

Airlines and passengers save billions through crew planning

Research explains the complex reality of airline crew scheduling and provides an inside look at the…

Stem-cell niche for 10 billion colon cells a day

Researchers have discovered the identity of the stem-cell niche of the colon. The niche comprises special…

Bioengineers identify safer way to make rugby tackles

Video analysis, 3-D motion analysis lab trials and model-based image-matching techniques show that tackling the lower…

Organic insect deterrent for agriculture

Traditional insecticides are killers: they not only kill pests, they also endanger bees and other beneficial…

Scientists reveal structure of amino acid transporter involved in cancer

The human glutamine transporter ASCT2 is upregulated in several forms of cancer. It is also the…

Human drug addiction behaviors tied to specific impairments in 6 brain networks

Systematic review of task-related neuroimaging studies found addicted individuals demonstrate increased activity in these networks during…

Scientists create ‘genetic atlas’ of proteins in human blood

An international team of researchers has created the first detailed genetic map of human proteins, the…