Robots to autocomplete Soldier tasks

Smart phones autocorrect in texting, search engines autocomplete queries, and mapping applications redirect navigation in real-time…

Researchers identify ‘beauty spots’ in the genome

Genes play a role in determining the beauty of a person's face, but that role varies…

Scientists genetically engineer yeast to improve understanding of how cells work

Academics have genetically modified yeast cells to help scientists control how they react to their environment…

Cytomegaloviruses deploy a novel stealth strategy to subvert immune surveillance

Owl monkey cytomegalovirus produces a decoy molecule A43 to evade detection and destruction by immune cells…

Gut microbiome may contribute to HIV transmission in high-risk men

Gut microbes from high HIV-risk men who have sex with men drive immune activation in mice…

How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study

Precise experiments have revealed for the first time how Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…

Novel Hawaiian communities operate similarly to native ecosystems

On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, it is possible to stand in a lush tropical forest…

Heavy metal planet fragment survives destruction from dead star

A fragment of a planet that has survived the death of its star has been discovered…

Microscopic swimmers with visual perception of group members form stable swarms

Physicists were able to show that the formation of stable groups requires only few skills: forward…

Genome-wide analysis reveals new strategies to target pancreatic cancer

An international team of scientists employed an array of next-generation sequencing and gene-editing tools, such as…