Biomaterials with ‘Frankenstein proteins’ help heal tissue

Biomedical engineers have demonstrated that, by injecting an elastic biomaterial made from ordered and disordered proteins,…

Potential benefits of wildlife-livestock coexistence in East Africa

A study of 3,588 square kilometers of privately owned land in central Kenya offers evidence that…

Parasites from medieval latrines unlock secrets of human history

A radical new approach combining archaeology, genetics and microscopy can reveal long-forgotten secrets of human diet,…

Scientists create synthetic prototissue capable of synchronized beating

A tissue-like material capable of synchronized beating when heated and cooled has been developed by a…

Unravelling the genetics of fungal fratricide

Selfish genes are genes that are passed on to the next generation but confer no advantage…

Sponges on ancient ocean floors 100 million years before Cambrian period

Researchers have found the oldest clue yet of animal life, dating back at least 100 million…

Ultra-light gloves let users ‘touch’ virtual objects

Scientists have developed an ultra-light glove -- weighing less than 8 grams per finger -- that…

Endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut microbiota composition

According to recent research, endurance exercise training beneficially modifies gut microbiota composition. After six weeks of…

Kids’ sleep may suffer from moms’ tight work schedules

After studying the sleep habits of children from ages five to nine, researchers found that when…

Neck device shows promise in protecting the brain of female soccer players

A new study of female high school soccer players suggests that a neck collar may help…