New method to dampen nerve signals

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown molecular binding site that can influence electrical impulses in nerves.…

Long-debated mystery of what formed Martian landscapes: New answers

Scientists have discovered a process that could explain the long-debated mystery of how land features on…

Dogs may protect against childhood eczema and asthma

Two new studies show there may be even more reason to love your dog as they…

New treatments help those with mild, moderate and severe eczema

Although many adults with eczema develop the disease in childhood and carry it through life, a…

Habitat restoration can maximize the benefits of marine protected areas

Marine Protected Areas can potentially subsidize harvested oyster populations via larval spillover -- however, these benefits…

Heavy metal thunder: Protein can be switched on to conduct electricity like a metal

When pushing the boundaries of discovery, sometimes even the most experienced of scientists can get a…

Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood

A new study shows that almost half of all food-allergic adults surveyed reported one or more…

21 percent increase in childhood peanut allergy since 2010

New research suggests that peanut allergy in children has increased 21 percent since 2010, and that…

Regular marijuana use linked to more sex, study finds

Despite concerns among physicians and scientists that frequent marijuana use may impair sexual desire or performance,…

Winters on Mars are shaping the Red Planet’s landscape

Winter temperatures on the Red Planet sublimate carbon dioxide from a gas to a solid. These…