Accretion-powered pulsar reveals unique timing glitch

The discovery of the largest timing irregularity yet observed in a pulsar is the first confirmation…

Gut microbiota of larvae has an impact on mosquito’s ability to transmit human pathogens

Researchers have demonstrated that differential bacterial exposure during the development of mosquito larvae (Aedes aegypti) can…

Protein that extends life of yeast cells

To understand and control aging is the aspiration of many scientists. Researchers have now discovered that…

Bacteria responsible for legionellosis modulates the host cell metabolism to its advantage

The bacterial pathogen Legionella pneumophila has developed a specific strategy to target the host cell mitochondria,…

New tool for characterizing quantum simulators

Physicists are developing quantum simulators, to help solve problems that are beyond the reach of conventional…

Keychain detector could catch food allergens before it’s too late

For kids and adults with food allergies, a restaurant outing can be a fraught experience. Even…

Art courses could help medical students become better clinical observers

In an effort to explore ways to improve clinical observation skills among medical students, researchers found…

Research dog helps scientists save endangered carnivores

Scat-sniffing research dogs are helping scientists map out a plan to save reclusive jaguars, pumas, bush…

Will mallards hybridize their cousins out of existence?

Mallards -- the familiar ducks of city parks -- are one of a group of closely…

Parkinson’s severity assessed through drawing

Researchers asked volunteers to draw a spiral on a sheet of paper. By analyzing how long…