How parenting affects antisocial behaviors in children

In a recent study of the parental caregiving environment, researchers found that within identical twin pairs,…

Photoactive bacteria bait may help in fight against MRSA infections

Researchers are testing whether a light-active version of heme, the molecule responsible for transporting oxygen in…

Fake or real? New study finds consumers wary of manipulated photos

In the age of fake news and doctored photos, wary consumers are not nearly as gullible…

Getting to the root of lavender’s secrets

A team of researchers has identified the complete genetic makeup of the lavender plant, Lavandula angustifolia.

Cells involved in allergies also play a key role in survival

Mast cells, an important group of immune cells typically associated with allergies, actually enable the body…

Human brain cell transplant offers insights into neurological conditions

Scientists have created a 'window' into the brain, which enables researchers to watch in incredible detail…

Nerve stimulation in mice suggests new way to reduce delirium after surgery

For adults over age 65, surgical complications can dampen not only their physical health but also…

Breakthrough in self-healing materials

Researchers have given self-healing qualities to polymers that are used in relatively inexpensive commodities, such as…

Death of a massive star and birth of compact neutron star binary

The unexpectedly gentle death of a massive star suggests that it was being robbed by a…

Disorder induces topological Anderson insulator

In experiments with ultracold atoms trapped and driven by lasers, researchers have created a new disorder-induced…