Eliminating emissions in India and China could add years to people’s lives

In a recent study, researchers wanted to know how replacing coal-fired powerplants in China and India…

A 150-year-old drug might improve radiation therapy for cancer

A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might make tumors…

Conceptual framework to study role of exercise in multiple sclerosis

Researchers have proposed a conceptual framework for examining the relationship between exercise and adaptive neuroplasticity in…

First GWAS analysis of ‘type 1.5 diabetes’ reveals links between immune and metabolic disease

Scientists who performed the largest-ever genetic study of a puzzling type of adult-onset diabetes have uncovered…

How does brain structure influence performance on language tasks?

The architecture of each person's brain is unique, and differences may influence how quickly people can…

Stem cell proliferation is controlled directly by nervous system, scientists find

A new study demonstrates that stem cell proliferation is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Wind farms and reducing hurricane precipitation

New research reveals an unexpected benefit of large-scale offshore wind farms: the ability to lessen precipitation…

Massive organism is crashing on our watch

Researchers have conducted the first complete assessment of the Pando aspen clone and the results show…

Life on the floor of the Arctic Ocean, with rigor and in detail

In an extensive and rigorous study of animal life on the Central Arctic Ocean floor, researchers…

New file type improves genomic data sharing while maintaining participant privacy

Based on an analysis of data leakages and opportunities to prevent the potential misuse of genetic…