New pop-up strategy inspired by cuts, not folds

Origami-inspired materials use folds in materials to embed powerful functionality. However, all that folding can be…

New structural studies reveal workings of a molecular pump that ejects cancer drugs

Sometimes cells spit out things we don't want them to -- like medications. Researchers have determined…

The making of music

A new study suggests that music -- and specifically infant-directed song -- evolved as a way…

Molecular ‘on switch’ could point to treatments for pediatric brain tumor

Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have identified a mechanism that controls the expression of genes regulating the…

New software allows for ‘decoding digital brain data’

New software allows for 'decoding digital brain data' to reveal how neural activity gives rise to…

Antibiotic resistance: A burgeoning problem for kids too

In a new, first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found a 700-percent surge in infections caused by bacteria…

Nano-sized hydrogen storage system increases efficiency

An efficient hydrogen storage system has been developed that could be a boon for hydrogen powered…

Study reports multidrug resistant bacteria found in hospital sinks

Many recent reports have found multidrug resistant bacteria living in hospital sink drainpipes, putting them in…

Study provides clues to relationship between schizophrenia and rheumatoid arthritis

A bioinformatics study identifies genetic variants with differing effects on risk of rheumatoid arthritis and schizophrenia.

Novel DNA vaccine design improves chances of inducing anti-tumor immunity

Scientists have devised a novel DNA vaccine approach through molecular design to improve the immune responses…