Open-science model for drug discovery expands to neurodegenerative diseases

Parkinson's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are the newest frontiers for open science drug discovery, a…

Hope for fighting disease known as Ebola of frogs

Despite widespread infection, some frog populations are surviving a deadly disease that is the equivalent of…

The prospects of American strawberries

Researchers have embarked on an academic journey designed to generate an effective guideline essential for research,…

What rising seas mean for local economies

High-tide flooding resulting from climate change is already disrupting the economy of Annapolis, Md. As sea…

OSA patients with excessive daytime sleepiness at greatest risk of cardiovascular disease

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who experience excessive sleepiness while awake appear to be at…

Biologists identify honeybee ‘clean’ genes known for improving survival

The key to breeding disease-resistant honeybees could lie in a group of genes -- known for…

Lithium-air batteries can store energy for cars, houses and industry

Growth in the offer of renewable energy sources will mean increased demand for devices optimal for…

Children with autism more likely to face maltreatment, study finds

A recent study of 11 counties in Middle Tennessee revealed that children with autism spectrum disorder…

Brain discovery explains a great mystery of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

One of the great mysteries of neuroscience may finally have an answer: Scientists have identified a…

New study looks at ways to cut roadkill numbers for small and medium-sized mammals

A study of a stretch of highway in Quebec looks at the effect of road fencing…