Ligament reconstruction effective in treating kneecap instability from trochlear dysplasia

Ligament reconstruction is an effective treatment for kneecap instability in patients with trochlear dysplasia, new research…

Extensive ice cap once covered sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia

The sub-antarctic island of South Georgia -- famous for its wildlife -- was covered by a…

Reduced dose of warfarin alternative may help prevent strokes in dialysis patients

In dialysis patients who took 2.5 mg of apixaban twice daily, blood concentrations of the drug…

Agriculture, dietary changes, and adaptations in fat metabolism from ancient to modern Europeans

Evolutionary biologists are weighing in based on the increasing power of DNA analyses to explore how…

Electroacupuncture releases stem cells to relieve pain, promote tissue repair, study finds

A new study demonstrates how electroacupuncture triggers a neurological mechanism that can help promote tissue repair…

Paleozoic echinoderm hangover: Waking up in the Triassic

The end-Paleozoic witnessed the most devastating mass extinction in Earth's history so far, killing the majority…

Big bat find in Alberta’s boreal forest

Biologists have announced the discovery last month of the largest Alberta bat hibernation site (based on…

Research leads to a golden discovery for wearable technology

Researchers say they have developed a way to “grow” thin layers of gold on single crystal…

New drug delivery method for cancer therapy developed

Scientists have developed a new drug delivery method that produces strong results in treating cancers in…

Share of women researchers grows with their research as impactful as men’s

The share of women among researchers has increased between four and 11 percentage points between the…