Shielded quantum bits

A theoretical concept to realize quantum information processing has been developed by a team of physicists.

Large cells for tiny leaves

Scientists identify protein that controls leaf growth and shape.

Concussion and college football: how many hits to the head is too much?

Whether some American football players suffer from concussion after a hit on the head may depend…

When it comes to respiratory effects of wood smoke, sex matters

Exposure to wood smoke can have different effects on the respiratory immune systems of men and…

Baby’s tears and mom’s libido

A substance in young mice's tears makes female mice more likely to reject male sexual advances.…

Method for determining donor kidneys’ suitability for transplantation may be flawed

Results from biopsies taken when kidneys were procured from donors were not reliable for determining whether…

Study questions certain treatments for diabetic patients at high risk for heart disease

In patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk for cardiovascular disease, targeting blood sugar to…

New investigational antibiotic effective against drug-resistant bacteria in phase 2 trial

Results from a phase 2 randomised trial suggest that a new investigational antibiotic is as effective…

Study: 4.6 percent of Massachusetts residents have opioid use disorder

A recent study estimates that more than 275,000 people -- or 4.6 percent of people over…

How chloroplasts maintain energy efficiency

All life on earth ultimately relies on energy from the sun, and photosynthesis is the vital…