Study examines life history of imperiled rattlesnake

Researchers examine the life history of the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, revealing important local climate impacts on…

Six-legged robots faster than nature-inspired gait

Researchers have discovered a faster and more efficient gait, never observed in nature, for six-legged robots…

In-mouse catalysis

A gold catalyst can be delivered to a target organ in a higher organism where it…

Biocompatible 3-D tracking system has potential to improve robot-assisted surgery

The cutting-edge biocompatible near-infrared 3-D tracking system used to guide the suturing in the first smart…

Stem cells collected from fat may have use in anti-aging treatments

Adult stem cells collected directly from human fat are more stable than other cells -- such…

Big improvement to brain-computer interface

Researchers have developed an improved type of electrode that is more durable, lasts longer in the…

Robbed of royalty: Mutilation and social determination of female Diacamma ants

Triggered by mutilation, expression of select genes determines social castes in Diacamma ants, outlines a new…

New research examines gun use, injury and fear in domestic violence

About 2 percent of domestic-violence incidents involve guns, according to new research. Victims of these crimes…

Tumor suppressor promotes some acute myeloid leukemias, study reveals

A tumor suppressor protein thought to prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can actually promote a particularly…

ICU care for COPD, heart failure and heart attack may not be better

Does a stay in the intensive care unit give patients a better chance of surviving a…