Earning a bee’s wings

When a honey bee turns 21 days old, she leaves the nest to look for pollen…

Inhibiting cancer-causing protein could prevent scleroderma fibrosis

Examining the autoimmune disease at the molecular level led researchers to a specific molecule that could…

Drug interactions in ER’s common but preventable

In a recent study, 38 percent of patients discharged from the emergency department had at least…

How the immune system maintains a healthy gut microbiota

Researchers have uncovered a critical mechanism that controls immune reactions against microorganisms in the intestine. The…

Face it. Our faces don’t always reveal our true emotions

When it comes to reading a person's state of mind, visual context -- as in background…

Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development

A small, retrospective study has found that, in patients with particular pancreatic duct lesions, the presence…

‘Silent-type’ cells play greater role in brain behavior than previously thought

Brain cells recorded as among the least electrically active during a specific task may be the…

Ancient wetlands provide new insight into global carbon cycle

Scientists have unearthed and pieced together evidence on more than 1,000 ancient wetland sites from across…

Exposing flaws in metrics for user login systems

How good is the research on the success or failure of the system that verifies your…

Nematode odors offer possible advantage in the battle against insect pests

Gardeners commonly use nematodes to naturally get rid of harmful soil-dwelling insects. A new study revealed…