A problem shared can be a problem doubled

Customers perceive one and the same service problem very differently, depending on whether they are affected…

Obesity reprograms muscle stem cells

Obesity is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired metabolism. Epigenetic changes that affect the formation…

Precise inactivation of neural messenger receptor wipes out fear memory in mice

Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear…

Reduction of energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions: Promotion or steering?

Policy interventions to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions have a variety of effects on…

Estrogen therapy shown effective in reducing tooth and gum diseases in postmenopausal women

Estrogen therapy has already been credited with helping women manage an array of menopause-related issues, including…

Giving weight to Darwin’s theory of ‘living fossils’

Scientists studying the 'living fossil' Sphenodon -- or tuatara -- have identified a new way to…

Possible dark matter ties in Andromeda Galaxy

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has found a signal at the center of the neighboring Andromeda…

Scientists create a nano-trampoline to probe quantum behavior

For the first time, scientists have measured quantum criticality by developing a thin membrane suspended in…

Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage

The sudden onset of kidney problems often serves as a warning for doctors to discontinue patients'…

Rare fossils of giant rodents raise questions

Adult and juvenile remains of a giant rodent species (Isostylomys laurdillardi) have been uncovered by researchers,…