Dog ownership linked to lower mortality rate

A team of scientists have used national registries of more than 3.4 million Swedes aged 40…

Anti-malaria drug shows promise as Zika virus treatment

A medication used to prevent and treat malaria may also be effective for Zika virus, scientists…

New therapy lessens impact of mistreatment at a young age

Certain drugs can prevent and reduce changes to the brain caused by mistreatment at an early…

Noninvasive brain imaging shows readiness of trainees to perform operations

While simulation platforms have been used to train surgeons before they enter an actual operating room…

A new way to store thermal energy

A new phase-change material provides a way to store heat in a stable chemical form, then…

New test to measure the effectiveness of CF drugs

A new laboratory model has been created to measure and compare the responses of CF and…

Aquatic plant may help remove contaminants from lakes

A tiny aquatic plant called duckweed might be a viable option for remove phosphorus, nitrates, nitrites…

Bryozoans: Fossil fills missing evolutionary link

Scientists recently announced the discovery of a missing evolutionary link -- a fossil of the first…

Unlocking the secrets of Ebola

Scientists have identified a set of biomarkers that indicate which patients infected with the Ebola virus…

Cross off that ‘to do’ list, study shows all daily activity can prolong life

That 'to do' list of chores and errands could actually provide a variety of health benefits.…