That’s ‘sew’ smart! Scientists invent threads to detect gases when woven into clothing

Scientists have developed a novel fabrication method to create dyed threads that change color when they…

Global centers of unsustainable harvesting of species identified

Unsustainable harvesting, including hunting, trapping, fishing and logging, is one of the biggest threats to biodiversity.…

Globally, one in five deaths are associated with poor diet

People in almost every region of the world could benefit from rebalancing their diets to eat…

Routine HPV vaccination linked to dramatic reduction in cervical disease among young women

Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in…

Computational model of a human kinase may provide insights for cancer treatment

Researchers have developed a computational model for human MEK1, a protein with potential as a drug…

Somatic symptom disorder linked to changes in brain functional connectivity

Alterations in functional connectivity of the brain may help in understanding the neurobiological changes leading to…

Patent-pending probiotic could disrupt Crohn’s disease biofilms

Probiotics typically aim to rebalance bacteria populations in the gut, but new research suggests they may…

Scientists pioneer new low-temperature chemical conversion process

Chemists have identified a way to convert cyclohexane to cyclohexene or cyclohexadiene, important chemicals in a…

Spider monkeys lower their ‘whinnies’ when making long-distance calls

Isolated spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) likely lower the pitch of their calls to improve the chances…

New imaging method tested for first time on human patients

A new study could significantly improve methods for detecting and diagnosing congenital heart disease in infants…