Discovery of an HIV reservoir marker: New avenue toward eliminating the virus

A marker has been identified that makes it possible to differentiate "dormant" HIV-infected cells from healthy…

Whole-body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise

A less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration (WBV) can mimic the muscle and…

Dark matter less influential in galaxies in early universe

New observations indicate that massive, star-forming galaxies during the peak epoch of galaxy formation, 10 billion…

Flower-rich habitats increase survival of bumblebee families

New research has revealed for the first time that flower-rich habitats are key to enhancing the…

The genes, neural circuits behind autism’s impaired sociability

New insight has been gained into the genetic and neuronal circuit mechanisms that may contribute to…

How plankton cope with turbulence

Microscopic marine plankton are not helplessly adrift in the ocean. They can perceive cues that indicate…

Scientists identify a black hole choking on stardust

Scientists using the All Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae (ASASSN) have identified a black hole, choking…

Wildly stronger sunflowers

Annually, diseases, weeds, and insects are estimated to cause more than $1.3 billion in losses for…

New flexible sensor holds potential for foldable touch screens

Picture a tablet that you can fold into the size of a phone and put away…

Quantum physics offers insight into music expressivity

Scientists are bringing us closer to understanding the musical experience through a novel approach to analyzing…