Inflammatory bowel disease: Scientists zoom in on genetic culprits

Scientists have closed in on specific genes responsible for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) from a list…

World first: New polymer goes for a walk when illuminated

Scientists have developed a new material that can undulate and therefore propel itself forward under the…

Understanding early melanoma metastasis and developing new targets for treatment

A new study allows to visualize 'in vivo' how melanomas act before metastasis occurs, and how…

Climate change impacts Antarctic biodiversity habitat

Ice-free areas of Antarctica -- home to more than 99 percent of the continent's terrestrial plants…

A new weapon for the war on cancer

Scientists have adapted an engineered human blood opsonin protein known as FcMBL, which was originally developed…

Does symmetry matter for speed? Study finds Usain Bolt may have asymmetrical running gait

World champion sprinter Usain Bolt may have an asymmetrical running gait, say researchers, throwing into question…

Swimming microbots can remove pathogenic bacteria from water

The lack of clean water in many areas around the world is a persistent, major public…

The value of nature

Money may not grow on trees, but trees themselves and all that they provide have a…

Real-time vapor analysis could improve training of explosive-detecting dogs

With a sense of smell much greater than humans, dogs are considered the gold standard for…

It’s kind of a drag: Engineer shows how minimizing fluid friction can make oceangoing vessels more fuel-efficient and reduce harmful emissions

Imagine walking from one side of a swimming pool to the other. Each step takes great…