On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day

The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic…

A more accurate method to diagnose cancer subtypes

Researchers have developed a method for detecting the products of 'fusion' genes in cancer cells more…

How nerve cells control misfolded proteins

Researchers have identified a protein complex that marks misfolded proteins, stops them from interacting with other…

New medication gives mice bigger muscles

Researchers have studied a new group of medicinal products which increase the muscle- and bone mass…

Vapor drives a liquid-solid transition in a molecular system

The reversible switching of macrocyclic molecules between a liquid and a solid phase upon exposure to…

Fluorine: Toxic and aggressive, but widely used

In toothpaste, Teflon, LEDs and medications, it shows its sunny side - but elemental fluorine is…

Spintronics: Ultra-short spin waves in an astoundingly simple material

Due to its potential to make computers faster and smartphones more efficient, spintronics is considered a…

Fullerenes bridge conductive gap in organic photovoltaics

Organic photovoltaics have achieved remarkably high efficiencies, but finding optimum combinations of materials for high-performance organic…

Glowing tumors show scientists where cancer drugs are working

Experimenting with mice, researchers report they have successfully used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to calculate…

Researchers aim to demystify complex ag water requirements for Produce Safety Rule

In an effort to ensure the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers, researchers are…