Discovery of life-extension pathway in worms demonstrates new way to study aging

An enzyme-blocking molecule can extend the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans roundworms by as much as 45…

Protein ‘spat out’ by cancer cells promotes tumor growth

Prostate cancer cells change the behavior of other cells around them, including normal cells, by 'spitting…

Children develop PTSD when they ruminate over their trauma

A new study shows that children are more likely to suffer PTSD if they think their…

People who feed birds impact conservation

Researchers analyzed how people who feed birds notice and respond to natural events at their feeders…

Spending too much time sitting down linked to around early 50,000 deaths per year in the UK

Spending large amounts of time sitting or lounging around during the day is linked to around…

Pregnant women who work nights may have a greater risk of miscarriage

Working two or more night shifts in a week may increase a pregnant woman's risk of…

The largest delta plain in Earth’s history

The largest delta plain in Earth's history formed along the northern coast of the supercontinent Pangea…

Trees are crucial to the future of our cities

The shade of a single tree can provide welcome relief from the hot summer sun. But…

New computational tool harnesses big data, deep learning to reveal dark matter of the transcriptome

A research team has developed an innovative computational tool offering researchers an efficient method for detecting…

New virtual reality tool allows you to see the world through the eyes of a tiny primate

Imagine that you live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, you're a pint-sized primate with enormous…