Unique immune cell likely drives chronic inflammation

For the first time, researchers have identified that an immune cell subset called gamma delta T…

Did supernovae kill off large ocean animals at dawn of Pleistocene?

The effects of a supernova -- and possibly more than one -- on large ocean life…

Terahertz laser for sensing and imaging outperforms its predecessors

A new terahertz laser is the first to reach three key performance goals at once --…

BMI is a good measure of health after all, new study finds

A new study supports body mass index as a useful tool for assessing obesity and health.

Taking uncertainty out of cancer prognosis

An analysis of nearly 20,000 cancer patient histories and genetic data has revealed that knowing the…

Possible connection between cardiovascular disease and living near oil and gas wells

Researchers have found a possible connection between the intensity of oil and gas exploration in an…

Better biomedical devices, wearable displays may result from tiny light-guiding structures

For the first time, researchers have fabricated light-guiding structures known as waveguides just over one micron…

Relationship impairments hinder men seeking mental health treatment

Relationship impairment (difficulty managing expectations and requirements within an intimate relationship) plays a role in explaining…

A correlation between obesity and income has only developed in the past 30 years

It is well known that poorer Americans are more likely to be obese or suffer from…

Can social interactions affect spread of disease?

Researchers draw connections between people's social activity and the spread of epidemics through a mathematical model.