Researchers identify long-sought activator of sigma receptors in human cells

Cells communicate through complex mechanisms that typically involve receptors and ligands that bind to them. Endogenous…

Gut microbes from healthy infants block milk allergy development in mice

New research suggests that the gut microbiome may help prevent the development of cow's milk allergy.…

DNA origami: A precise measuring tool for optimal antibody effectiveness

Using DNA origami -- DNA-based design of precise nanostructures -- scientists have been able to demonstrate…

Herpes viruses and tumors evolved to learn how to manipulate the same ancient RNA

Herpes viral infections use the ancient genetic material found in the human genome to proliferate, mimicking…

More accurate leukemia diagnosis expected as researchers refine leukemia classification

New research means more than 90 percent of the most common cases of childhood cancer can…

Wild insects ‘get old’ before they die

Short-lived wild insects 'get old' -- losing some of their physical abilities -- before they die,…

5000 times faster than a computer

The absorption of light in semiconductor crystals without inversion symmetry can generate electric currents. Researchers have…

Fossil deposit is much richer than expected

Near the Dutch town of Winterswijk is an Eldorado for fossil lovers. A student has now…

Wildfire: Fort McMurray homes have normal levels of indoor toxins

Researchers have examined dust from homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., for evidence of harmful toxins left…

Chance of depression in new doctors depends on where they train

Nearly 20,000 future doctors will graduate from US medical school this spring, and embark on the…