Early signs of anxiety, depression may be evident in the brains of newborns

Early predictors of anxiety and depression may be evident in the brain even at birth, suggests…

Animals retain long-term memory of the biggest and best sources of food

New research shows that red-footed tortoises can remember the location of their favorite food sources and…

Genetic study uncovers potential new treatments for inflammatory diseases

Researchers have studied over ten million DNA variations and found new links between the human genome…

Drug shows promise for treating alcoholism

An anti-inflammatory drug called Ibudilast, used in Japan to treat asthma, may be a promising new…

Understanding when eating soy might help or harm in breast cancer treatment

Researchers have used animal models to reveal new information about the impact -- positive and negative…

Coastal wetlands excel at storing carbon

While coastal wetlands serve as effective 'blue carbon' storage reservoirs for carbon dioxide, other marine ecosystems…

Closer look at what caused the Flint water crisis

Flint, Michigan, continues to grapple with the public health crisis that unfolded as lead levels in…

Celestial cat meets cosmic lobster

Astronomers have for a long time studied the glowing, cosmic clouds of gas and dust catalogued…

Poor metabolic health in some normal-weight women may increase risk for colorectal cancer

Among postmenopausal women who were normal weight, those who were metabolically unhealthy had a significantly increased…

Transparent gel-based robots can catch and release live fish

Engineers have fabricated transparent, gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of…