Drugs that suppress immune system may protect against Parkinson’s

A new study shows that people who take drugs that suppress the immune system are less…

Heavier astronauts have higher risk of post-flight eye changes

New research suggests that changes in the eye that occur during spaceflight may be related to…

Less is more when it comes to predicting molecules’ conductivity

Forward-thinking scientists in the 1970s suggested that circuits could be built using molecules instead of wires,…

Climate change increasing risks of lightning-ignited fires

Fires ignited by lightning have and will likely continue to increase across the Mediterranean and temperate…

Study estimates increased death rate in Puerto Rico in months after Hurricane Maria

The mortality rate in Puerto Rico rose by 62 percent [95 percent confidence interval (CI) 11percent…

Insufficient vitamin D linked to miscarriage among women with prior pregnancy loss

Among women planning to conceive after a pregnancy loss, those who had sufficient levels of vitamin…

Ban e-cig flavors and misleading advertisements to protect youth, says global respiratory group

Respiratory doctors and scientists from six continents have warned of the dangers posed to children and…

New research predicts likelihood that one will believe conspiracy theories

Two new social psychology studies predict the likelihood that one will believe conspiracy beliefs or theories.

Surgical technique improves sensation, control of prosthetic limb

Researchers have invented a new neural interface and communication paradigm that is able to send movement…

Cellular recycling process is key to longer, healthier life

Building on two decades of research, investigators have determined that 'cellular housekeeping' can extend the lifespan…