Four in five adults are infected with herpes simplex virus, say researchers, but most don't show…
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Computational simulations suggest multiple sclerosis is a single disease
New research supports the idea that multiple sclerosis (MS), which has widely varying symptoms and progression…
Learning from mussels: New way to make stronger, more stretchy polymers
A wide range of polymer-based materials, from tire rubber and wetsuit neoprene to Lycra clothing and…
Global road-building explosion could be disastrous for people and nature, say scientists
The global explosion of new roads is rife with economic, social, and environmental dangers, according to…
New targets for anti-malaria drugs
The deadliest malaria parasite needs two proteins to infect red blood cells and exit the cells…
Cataract surgery in older women associated with decreased risk of death
In older women with cataracts, cataract surgery appears to be associated with a lower risk for…
First close-ups of finger-like growths that trigger battery fires
Scientists have captured the first atomic-level images of finger-like growths called dendrites that can pierce the…
A new weapon against malaria
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted between humans through the bite of a mosquito. By identifying…
Bacteria have a sense of touch
Although bacteria have no sensory organs in the classical sense, they are still masters in perceiving…
Manipulating mitochondrial networks could promote healthy aging
Manipulating mitochondrial networks inside cells -- either by dietary restriction or by genetic manipulation that mimics…