Asian glaciers slowed by ice loss, NASA finds

Asia's high mountain glaciers are flowing more slowly in response to widespread ice loss, affecting freshwater…

Fitness instructors’ comments shape women’s body satisfaction

A new study found that while exercise -- in this case, a 16-minute conditioning class --…

Mass spectrometry sheds new light on thallium poisoning cold case

In 1994, Chinese university student Zhu Ling began experiencing stomach pain, hair loss and partial paralysis.…

Genetic marker, predictor of early relapse in pediatric ALL uncovered

Researchers recently discovered that by testing the level of NER (nucleotide excision repair) gene expression, pediatric…

Protein involved in nematode stress response identified

When humans experience stress, their inner turmoil may not be apparent to an outside observer. But…

To repair DNA damage, plants need good contractors

Researchers report which genes are turned on or off, and in which order, to orchestrate the…

In older people, type 2 diabetes is associated with a decline in brain function over 5 years, study shows

New research shows that in older people living in the community, type 2 diabetes is associated…

Cannabis-based drug in combination with other anti-spasticity

Oral spray containing two compounds derived from the cannabis plant reduced spasticity compared with placebo in…

Computer chip vulnerabilities discovered

A research team has uncovered significant and previously unknown vulnerabilities in high-performance computer chips that could…

Sewage bacteria lurking in Hudson river sediments, study finds

A new study shows that fecal bacteria from sewage are living in far greater quantities in…