New survey finds many Americans want changes to ACA but few support immediate repeal

According to a new national survey on Americans' opinions on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) conducted…

Research suggests way to improve stroke treatments

Working with animal models, researchers now have demonstrated the potential of giving a drug in combination…

Absorbing electromagnetic energy while avoiding the heat

Electrical engineers have created the world's first structured metamaterial made without metal that can absorb electromagnetic…

New review of medicinal compounds in toad secretions compiled

The cane toad, which overran Australia when introduced there, and Panama's iconic, endangered golden frog both…

Genome editing in clinical genetics: Points to consider

Genome editing, including CRISPR/Cas9, is a new and notable technology that enables geneticists and researchers to…

For immigrant mothers delivering ‘the talk,’ facts trump culture

Where a shift in cultural behaviors and beliefs typically takes three generations, new research has found…

Boron atoms stretch out, gain new powers

Ribbons and single-atom chains of boron would have unique physical and electronic properties, according to theoretical…

Artificial intelligence uncovers new insight into biophysics of cancer

For the first time, artificial intelligence has been used to discover the exact interventions needed to…

Women treated for precursor of breast cancer can expect to live as long as other women

Women over 50 who have been treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a precursor of…

Roots of Alzheimer’s disease can extend as far back as the womb

Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer's disease could begin in the womb or just after birth if…