New giant virus may help scientists better understand the emergence of complex life

Virologists have discovered a giant virus that, much like the mythical monster Medusa, can turn almost…

The space rock that hit the moon at 61,000 kilometers an hour

Observers watching January's total eclipse of the Moon saw a rare event, a short-lived flash as…

Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy

An international team has found a potential link between autistic-like behavior in adult mice and exposure…

Anti-stress brain chemical is related to PTSD resilience after trauma

Fewer receptors for the anti-stress brain chemical nociceptin is associated with less severe posttraumatic stress disorder…

Tracking small things in cells

Living cells can react to disturbances with a changed metabolism, but direct observation of trafficking metabolites…

Innovative treatment restores sight in patient

Innovative treatment has improved the vision of a patient suffering from a rare cancer-related syndrome affecting…

Keeping fit is more than physical: It’s a state of mind

According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence…

Insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis

Researchers have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the…

Human ancestors were ‘grounded:’ New analysis shows

African apes adapted to living on the ground, a finding that indicates human evolved from an…

New 3D microscope visualizes fast biological processes better than ever

Researchers have combined their expertise to develop a new type of microscope. The revolutionary new light-field…