Genomic evidence of rapid adaptation of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida

New researchers set out to determine whether pythons could have adapted to an extreme Florida freeze…

Merging mathematical and physical models toward building a more perfect flying vehicle

When designing flying vehicles, there are many aspects of which we can be certain but there…

Restrictive abortion laws in Northern Ireland affect women’s health, study shows

New research finds that Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws have negative consequences for women's health and…

Electronic medical records show promise in reducing unnecessary testing

Upon implementing electronic medical record-based interventions, Boston Medical Center reduced unnecessary diagnostic testing and increased the…

Critical cancer immunity genes identified using new genetic barcoding technology

Scientists have developed a novel way to barcode and track different CRISPRs by utilizing synthetic proteins…

Earth’s inner core is solid, ‘J waves’ suggest

A new study could help us understand how our planet was formed. Scientists report that their…

Sleep apnea more deadly when patients experience short interrupted breaths

Patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while they sleep are at higher…

PTSD symptoms improve when patient chooses form of treatment

A new study is the first large-scale trial of hundreds of PTSD patients, including veterans and…

New drug could sustain oxygen-starved hearts

In new studies, a novel oxygen-delivery therapeutic restored the function of oxygen-starved heart tissue in an…

Recent survey provides updated national estimate of doctors’ financial ties to industry

Since 2013, gifts and payments to doctors by pharmaceutical and medical device companies have been publicly…