Nutrients may reduce blood glucose levels

One amino acid, alanine, may produce a short-term lowering of glucose levels by altering energy metabolism…

PIEZO2, a molecular target for treating clinical pain

The researchers think topical application of PIEZO2 blockers could be beneficial for patients suffering from neuropathic…

Research on light-matter interaction could improve electronic and optoelectronic devices

New research increases our understanding of how light interacts with atomically thin semiconductors and creates unique…

Volcano researcher learns how Earth builds supereruption-feeding magma systems

After studying layers of pumice, measuring the amount of crystals in the samples and using thermodynamic…

GeoSEA array records sliding of Mount Etna’s southeastern flank

The southeast flank of Mount Etna slowly slides towards the sea. A team of scientists showed…

Testing new drugs with ‘ALS-on-a-chip’

In an advance that could help scientists develop and test new drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…

City of Koh Ker was occupied for centuries longer than previously thought

The classic account of the ancient city of Koh Ker is one of a briefly-occupied and…

Humans may have colonized Madagascar later than previously thought

New archaeological evidence from southwest Madagascar reveals that modern humans colonized the island thousands of years…

Infants capable of complex babble may grow into stronger readers

Infants' early speech production may predict their later literacy, according to a new study.

Probiotic bacillus eliminates staphylococcus bacteria

A new study shows that a 'good' bacterium commonly found in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate…