Increasing rates of chronic conditions putting more moms, babies at risk

Pregnant women today are more likely to have chronic conditions that could cause life-threatening complications than…

Lessons from marine sponges could lead to novel glass technology

Scientists have uncovered some clues about the abilities of some marine creatures to form glass structures…

Common ‘oxygen sponge’ catalyst soaks up hydrogen too, neutron spectroscopy reveals

A workhorse catalyst of vehicle exhaust systems — an “oxygen sponge” that can soak up oxygen…

Targeting a microRNA shows potential to enhance effectiveness of diabetes drugs

Researchers have found a vital role for miR-204 in beta cells -- regulating the cell surface…

SMART: Facial recognition for molecular structures

Researchers have developed a method to identify the molecular structures of natural products that is significantly…

Stimulating formation of new neural connections in the adult brain

Scientists have found a way to stimulate formation of new neural connections in the adult brain…

New model reveals possibility of pumping antibiotics into bacteria

Researchers have discovered that a cellular pump known to move drugs like antibiotics out of E.…

It takes a microclimate to raise a pinyon tree

New research shows that the microclimate is an important factor in regional pinyon pine tree recovery…

Science meets archaeology with discovery that dental X-rays reveal Vitamin D deficiency

Human teeth hold vital information about Vitamin D deficiency, a serious but often hidden condition that…

HIV patients at greater risk of both heart and kidney disease

HIV patients and their doctors are urged to be more aware of the additional health risks…