In Iceland stream, possible glimpse of warming future

When a normally cold stream in Iceland was warmed, the make-up of life inside changed as…

Dentists get cracking on the stem cell front

Researchers have developed a new method for extracting tooth root pulp that quadruples the number of…

Antidote to synthetic cannabis ‘Spice’ intoxication could be found in slimming drug

Early research has potentially found an antidote that can rapidly stop the intoxicating effects of cannabis…

New fundamental insight into the battle against bacteria

The intestinal bacterium E. coli can adapt to changes in its surroundings. Scientists have discovered how…

Zika-affected pregnancies from near and far: Lessons learned

The multidisciplinary team at Children's National Health System has consulted on 90 dyads (mothers and their…

Study pokes holes in fetal alcohol hypothesis

A new study appears to challenge the theory that cells in the brain's immune system are…

Nanoscale islands dot light-driven catalyst

Scientists have combined aluminum nanoparticles and smaller metal particles to create a versatile nanostructure that could…

Why Zika became more dangerous: Discovery offers clues

Virus with a certain sugar in its protein envelope more readily passes to the brain in…

The vitamin ergothioneine: an antioxidant for oxygen-free areas?

Chemists have been able to show for the first time that anaerobic bacteria can produce the…

Anxiety and depression caused by childhood bullying decline over time

A new study has provided the strongest evidence to date that exposure to bullying causes mental…