New genetic information behind urogenital track anomalies

Researchers have developed a new mouse model of congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract and…

Immunotherapy kicks and kills HIV by exploiting a common virus

In a first on the quest to cure HIV, scientists report that they've developed an all-in-one…

What and where in the processing of body-part information

Our brain tells us where parts of the body are in space. We know without looking…

Black nanoparticles slow the growth of tumors

The dark skin pigment melanin protects us from the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy…

Impact of concussions reduced in children with more years of sport experience

Research found that children who have played in a performance sport for at least seven years,…

Catalyst research for solar fuels: Amorphous molybdenum sulfide works best

Efficient and inexpensive catalysts will be required for production of hydrogen from sunlight. Molybdenum sulfides are…

Cell lesson: better coordinated than isolated

A new study has found a new system in our cells that makes them more robust…

Capturing mosquito waste could speed up virus detection

Public health officials could soon be able to detect viruses in mosquitoes in the wild much…

No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it

Sugar does not improve mood and it can make people less alert and more tired after…

Biomechanical mystery behind deadly blood clots unlocked

Researchers have used biomechanical engineering techniques to unlock the mystery surrounding the mechanical forces that influence…