Potential treatment for cancer in butterfly disease

New research lays foundation for upcoming clinical trial for patients with epidermolysis bullosa.

New mechanism used by bacteria to evade antibiotics

Antibiotics survival mechanism: Researchers have discovered an unexpected mechanism that allows bacteria to defend themselves against…

Crystal-clear view of a key neuronal receptor opens door for new, targeted drugs

One of the most important protein signaling systems that controls neuronal guidance consists of the cell…

Chimpanzees lose their behavioral and cultural diversity

Chimpanzees are well known for their extraordinary diversity of behaviors, with some behaviors also exhibiting cultural…

Ecologists find a ‘landscape of fearlessness’ in a war-torn savannah

Using a series of well-designed experiments in Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, a research team confirmed each…

Pediatric onset multiple sclerosis study examines baffling, often-overlooked disease

Study examines families' functioning when a child is diagnosed with pediatric onset multiple sclerosis.

Fireflies, heart beats, and the science of sync

New experiments in the 'science of sync' may ultimately lead to improved tools for controlling power…

CD38 mutation and potential link to autism

Oxytocin has been the focus of intense research around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to the…

Scientists find mystery killer whales off Cape Horn, Chile

In January 2019, scientists working off the tip of southern Chile got their first live look…

Chemical hydrogen storage system

Hydrogen is a highly attractive, but also highly explosive energy carrier, which requires safe, lightweight and…