Military spouses face higher perinatal depression risk

Women whose partners are away on military deployment are at greater risk of developing mental illness…

Scientists develop promising new type of polymers

Organic polymers can nowadays be found in solar cells, sensors, LEDs and in many other technical…

Mesenchymal stems cells: Vital role in repair of damaged organs

In adults, mesenchymal stems cells (MSCs) are primarily found in bone marrow and they play a…

Vitamin D supplements are of no benefit to the over 70s

There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve…

The secret to Rembrandt’s impasto unveiled

Rembrandt van Rijn revolutionized painting with a 3D effect using his impasto technique, where thick paint…

Discovery casts doubt on cell surface organization models

Like planets, the body's cell surfaces look smooth from a distance but hilly closer up. A…

Pain and substance abuse interact in a vicious cycle

Pain and substance use interact in a vicious cycle that can ultimately worsen and maintain both…

Next generation photonic memory devices are light-written, ultrafast and energy efficient

Researchers have developed a 'hybrid technology' which shows the advantages of both light and magnetic hard…

Scientists identify how plants sense temperature

A UC Riverside researcher is leading a team exploring how plants respond to temperature.

Unraveling the genetic causes of skin cancer

Medical researchers are helping to identify the genetic factors that lead to squamous cell carcinoma. In…