Helping the retina regenerate

A new report gives recommendations for regenerating retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), crucial neurons in the back…

Will grass become the new gasoline?

A new process that turns grass into biofuel has been developed by scientists. Although it might…

Children with autism find understanding facial expressions difficult but make similar mistakes as peers, new study finds

Young people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) have difficulties recognizing and distinguishing between different facial expressions,…

A new approach to amplifying DNA

Analyzing DNA is useful for a number of vital applications. This includes diagnosis and monitoring of…

Exploring ocean waters to characterize atmospheric aerosols

Aerosols are collections of fine particles, either biological or of other types, in suspension in a…

New genetic links underlying progressively blinding eye disease identified

Three novel genomic loci -- distinct stretches of genetic material on chromosomes -- linked to Fuchs…

These five tests better predict heart disease risk

Five simple medical tests together provide a broader and more accurate assessment of heart-disease risk than…

Time delays in vending machines prompt healthier snack choices

Delaying access to tempting, high-calorie foods and snacks in vending machines potentially can shift people's choices…

Glassfrogs show surprising diversity of parental strategies

In many species, glassfrog mothers brood their eggs during the night the eggs are fertilized, research…

Harms of nighttime light exposure passed to offspring

Animals can pass the damaging effects of nighttime light exposure to their offspring, a new study…