Decoding ants’ coat of many odors

Biologists report a major advance in deciphering the molecular genetics underlying the ant's high-definition sense of…

Green method developed for making artificial spider silk

Researchers have designed a super stretchy, strong and sustainable material that mimics the qualities of spider…

Prelude to global extinction: Human impact on Earth’s animals

In the first such global evaluation, biologists found more than 30 percent of all vertebrates have…

1.2m people in England and Wales predicted to have dementia by 2040

By 2040 there will be over 1.2 million people living with dementia in England and Wales…

New gene mutation associated with defective DNA repair and Fanconi anemia

Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic disease characterized by hematologic symptoms and high cancer risk. Mutations…

Blacks suffer higher rates of fatal first-time heart attacks than whites

Black adults, ages 45-64 years of age, are twice as likely to die during their initial…

Updated meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of S-DAPT versus L-DAPT strategies

Researchers have evaluated the long-term efficacy and safety of long duration dual anti-platelet therapy (L-DAPT) compared…

Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows

The benefits of antioxidant fisetin have been demonstrated in mouse model of premature aging, Alzheimer's disease.

X-ray finds unique fingerprint in Medieval manuscript ink

Analyzing pigments in medieval illuminated manuscript pages is opening up some new areas of research bridging…

Big fish in a small pond?

Feel like you're a big fish in a small pond? If you're an employee who perceives…