New tool to assess individual’s level of wisdom

Researchers have developed a new tool called the San Diego Wisdom Scale (SD-WISE) to assess an…

Breaking legume’s crop wild relative barrier

In a new study, scientists report significant strides in transferring disease- and stress-resistance traits from wild…

Foot pain? New study says look at hip and knee for complete diagnosis

New guidelines may be in order for evaluating and treating lower extremity pain. Investigators set out…

New markers for severe form of multiple sclerosis uncovered

Scientists have uncovered two closely related cytokines -- molecules involved in cell communication and movement --…

PET imaging tracks Zika virus infection, disease progression in mouse model

For the first time, scientists have used Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging to study brain inflammation…

What motivates men to donate sperm online? World-first study

A world-first study into online sperm donor behavior has revealed the importance men place on their…

Metabolism switch signals end for healing hearts

Researchers have identified the process that shuts down the human heart's ability to heal itself, and…

Red cosmetic powder used in Hindu ceremonies contains unsafe lead levels

Sindoor -- a cosmetic powder sold in the United States and used during Hindu religious and…

Risks vary widely in drone-human impacts

New research suggests there's wide variation in the risk that unmanned aircraft pose to people on…

Gulf Spill oil dispersants associated with health symptoms in cleanup workers

Workers who were likely exposed to dispersants while cleaning up the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill…