The science of baby’s first sight

Scientists have found more clues about the evolving brains of baby mammals as eyesight comes online.…

Breakthrough in MS treatment

Three studies have discovered that ocrelizumab can significantly reduce new attacks in patients with relapsing MS,…

High rates of PTSD and other mental health problems after great east Japan earthquake

The devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and resulting nuclear disaster in Japan had a high mental health…

For chemicals, mega is out and bio is in

Engineers propose that the future of chemical production lies in decentralized biomanufacturing facilities that will push…

Nonsurgical and surgical treatments provide successful outcomes for an Achilles tear

Successful outcomes for an Achilles tendon tear with either minimally invasive surgery or nonsurgical bracing with…

GaN-on-Silicon for scalable high electron mobility transistors

Scientists have advanced gallium nitride (GaN)-on-silicon transistor technology by optimizing the composition of the semiconductor layers…

An ecological invasion mimics a drunken walk

A theory that uses the mathematics of a drunken walk describes ecological invasions better than waves,…

Catheter safeguards at hospitals reduce infections and save money, study shows

U.S. hospitals are reducing bloodstream infections related to catheters by implementing rigorous safeguards that also save…

Epigenetic changes promote development of fatty liver in mouse and human

Mice with a strong tendency to obesity already exhibit epigenetic changes at six weeks of age,…

Mediterranean is the fountain of youth, study claims

Chemicals extracted from the prickly pear and brown seaweed, two ubiquitous Mediterranean plants, eased symptoms in…