A taste cell encyclopedia

A significant technological advance now allows scientists to identify the complete set of genes in any…

Dino hips discovery unravels species riddle

One of North America's most broadly identified dinosaur species, Troodon formosus, is no longer a valid…

Machine learning could be key to producing stronger, less corrosive metals

Researchers have studied grain boundaries for decades and gained some insight into the types of properties…

Extreme heat linked to climate change may adversely affect pregnancy

A systematic review links extreme heat exposure to changes in gestation length, birth weight, stillbirth and…

First-in-class drug holds promise for therapy-resistant breast cancer

A first-in-class molecule can prevent breast cancer growth when traditional therapies stop working, new research indicates.

Calcium in arteries influences heart attack risk

Patients without calcium buildup in the coronary arteries had significantly lower risk of future heart attack…

New ultrafast method for determining antibiotic resistance

Researchers have developed a new method for very rapidly determining whether infection-causing bacteria are resistant or…

Amateur collectors in Japan discover country’s first and oldest fossil diving bird

Two brothers from a small town in Hokkaido, Japan, made the discovery of their lives --…

Magnetic fields turn up the heat on bacterial biofilms

A short exposure to an alternating magnetic field might someday replace multiple surgeries and weeks of…

‘Ego-dissolving’ psychedelic drugs could assist with mental health

The altered state of consciousness and temporary lack of ego that results from using psychedelic drugs…