Could squirrel fur trade have contributed to England’s medieval leprosy outbreak?

Genetic analysis of a pre-Norman skull unearthed in a garden in Suffolk has added to a…

New genes on ‘deteriorating’ Y chromosome

Decoding Y chromosomes is difficult even with latest sequencing technologies. The question which genes lie on…

Why arched backs are attractive

Researchers have provided scientific evidence for what lap dancers and those who twerk probably have known…

Skin found to play a role in controlling blood pressure

Skin plays a surprising role in helping regulate blood pressure and heart rate, according to scientists.…

Why Alzheimer’s drugs work in the lab but not in patients

Scientists have found that some potential beta-secretase inhibitors such as semagacestat, which have been used in…

Non-native species do not make native fish more vulnerable to pollution in Mediterranean rivers

The presence of exotic fish in rivers does not alter the native fish response to the…

New method helps rule out heart valve infection

A risk assessment system in Sweden shows which patients, with a certain type of streptococcal bacteria…

Previous screening results important for decision about smear tests after age 60

Being screened again after the age of 60 reduces the risk of cervical cancer in women…

Deforestation linked to palm oil production is making Indonesia warmer, study finds

In the past decades, large areas of forest in Sumatra, Indonesia, have been replaced by cash…

Galactic secrets revealed

Countless galaxies vie for attention in this monster image of the Fornax Galaxy Cluster, some appearing…