New digital filter approach aims to improve chemical measurements

An expert in measurement science has led a team to design a new filter aimed at…

Vaccine shows lasting effects against fentanyl addiction in rats

A vaccine that combines a fentanyl antigen with a tetanus toxoid has been shown to reduce…

Research sparks new insights on laser welding

Researchers discuss an ambitious project to understand the basic principles of laser welding better than ever…

Vaccination may help protect bats from deadly disease

A new study shows that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats, marking a milestone…

Removal of gene completely prevents development of aggressive pancreatic cancer in mice

The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a…

Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease

When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure…

Experimental drug shows promise for genetic form of ALS

An early stage trial of an investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggests that people…

Chemical records in teeth confirm elusive Alaska lake seals are one of a kind

Lifelong chemical records stored in the canine teeth of an elusive group of seals show that…

Hippos, the animal silicon pumps

The excrements of hippos play an important role in the ecosystem of African lakes and rivers.…

Alzheimer’s disease is a ‘double-prion disorder’

Two proteins central to the pathology of Alzheimer's disease act as prions -- misshapen proteins that…