Climate change is leading to unpredictable ecosystem disruption for migratory birds

Using data on 77 North American migratory bird species from the eBird citizen-science program, scientists at…

Rethinking old-growth forests using lichens as an indicator of conservation value

Biologists propose a better way to assess the conservation value of North American old-growth forests --…

Biologists experimentally trigger adaptive radiation

Using host-specific parasites isolated on individual pigeon 'islands,' the scientists showed that descendants of a single…

Could genetic breakthrough finally help take the sting out of mouth ulcers?

A large breakthrough has been made in the genetic understanding of mouth ulcers which could provide…

Tunable bio-imaging device from terahertz plasmonics

Researchers have developed an easy-to-use, tunable biosensor tailored for the terahertz range. Images of mouse organs…

‘Broken heart’ syndrome may originate in the brain

Scientists have shown for the first time that the brain is involved in the development of…

High levels of potentially harmful bacteria found in raw meat dog food products: study

Many raw meat dog food products contain high levels of bacteria that pose potential health risks…

Are mosaic embryos the ‘dark horse’ of IVF?

New research confirms in a nonhuman primate model that mosaic embryos can adapt to their abnormalities…

TIGER mouse debuts as model for neurological ailments

The study uses a glowing mouse to track tiny message-carriers in the brain that could prove…

No link found between MMR vaccine and autism, even among children with other risk factors for autism

A nationwide cohort study of all children born in Denmark to Danish-born mothers between 1999 through…