X-ray pulses reveal structure of viral cocoon

Scientists have used high-intensity X-ray pulses to determine the structure of the crystalline protein envelope of…

Possible key to regeneration found in planaria’s origins

A new chronicles the embryonic origins of planaria, providing new insight into the animal's remarkable regenerative…

How eating less can slow the aging process

New research shows why calorie restriction made mice live longer and healthier lives.

Potential new treatment combats COPD and other lung diseases

New research reveals a potential drug to combat the life-threatening effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…

Using high-resolution satellites to measure African farm yields

By using high-res images taken by the latest generation of compact satellites, scientists have developed a…

Desert songbirds may face expanding threat of lethal dehydration

A new study of songbird dehydration and survival risk during heat waves in the desert Southwest…

New species of marine worm discovered in Antarctica

A team of scientists has discovered a new species of polychaete, a type of marine annelid…

‘Achilles’ heel’ of key anti-cancer protein

Researchers have discovered that a protein called Importin-11 protects the anti-cancer protein PTEN from destruction by…

Neurons support cancer growth throughout the body

Cancer cells rely on the healthy cells that surround them for sustenance. Tumors reroute blood vessels…

Scientists create mouse that resists cocaine’s lure

Scientists have genetically engineered a mouse that resists addiction to cocaine.