Guidelines for a standardized data format for use in cross-linguistic studies

An international team of researchers has set out a proposal for new guidelines on cross-linguistic data…

3D imaging opens door to better understanding of fascinating leaf complexity

Leading biologists launch global rallying cry to overhaul theoretical models of carbon-water exchange and photosynthesis using…

Do lovers always tease each other? Study shows how couples handle laughter and banter

How partners in a romantic relationship deal with laughter or being laughed at affects their everyday…

How communication among cells affects development of multicellular tissue

Using a combination of computational modeling and experimental techniques, a research team has developed new information…

New way to determine whether metastatic cancer cells in breast cancer patients are dormant or soon to turn deadly

For the first time ever, researchers have identified a protein as a marker that can indicate…

Top athletes weigh in on perceived effectiveness of anti-doping measures

Doping remains an ongoing problem in competitive sports, but researchers have never before asked athletes to…

Dual vaccine against anthrax and plague

A team of researchers has now engineered a virus nanoparticle vaccine against Bacillus anthracis and Yersinia…

Marker may help target treatments for Crohn’s patients

Crohn's disease has emerged as a global disease, with rates steadily increasing over the last 50…

Why tropical forests are so ecologically diverse

The population of a tropical tree increases mostly in places where it is rare, a new…

Eating with your eyes: Virtual reality can alter taste

Humans not only relish the sweet, savory and saltiness of foods, but they are influenced by…