New wrapping material enables high quality bioimaging

A nanosheet made of organic polymers has been developed to prevent the drying and deforming of…

New therapeutic antibody for dog cancers

Scientists have developed a new chimeric antibody that suppresses malignant cancers in dogs, showing promise for…

HPV vaccination rates lag for vulnerable population of childhood cancer survivors

Despite being at an increased risk for cancers associated with the human papillomavirus, the first comprehensive…

New light on link between gut bacteria and anxiety

New research sheds new light on how gut bacteria may influence anxiety-like behaviors. Investigating the link…

Fossils reveal how bizarre mammal beat extinction

Animals that live on islands are among the most at risk from extinction. A remarkable eighty…

Cancer drug may benefit patients with inherited form of kidney disease

A tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for the treatment of certain cases of chronic myeloid leukemia slowed…

Does marijuana affect kidney function?

In a recent study of healthy young adults, marijuana use was not associated with change in…

Long, mysterious strips of RNA affect sperm count

Scientists have found distinctive portions of genetic material -- known as lncRNAs -- that help sperm…

Carbon nanotubes worth their salt

Scientists have developed carbon nanotube pores that can exclude salt from seawater. The team also found…

Tracking down the jumping genes of maize

The "jumping genes" of maize have finally been mapped. The discovery could ultimately benefit the breeding…