New technique uses umbilical cord stem cells for early repair of cleft palate

A technique using umbilical cord blood stem cells could be a promising new approach for repair…

In tiny worms, researchers find spiking neurons — and clues about brain computation

Studying neurons in C. elegans, researchers made a surprising discovery: these roundworms, like most animals, process…

Biofilm reactor promises to cut production costs on vitamin K

In an innovative study that promises to reduce production costs for the most potent form of…

New algorithm efficiently finds antibiotic candidates

Researchers describe a new means of searching vast repositories of compounds produced by microbes. By analyzing…

Reading is a team-lift as different brain parts work together to predict proficiency

The extent to which sensory-specific parts of the brain are able to connect as a network,…

Major step toward printed anisotropic magnets

Researchers have taken a major step toward printed, aligned anisotropic magnets via additive manufacturing processes.

Biologists find new genetic interdependence between mothers and their offspring

A team of biologists has discovered that the distinctive genetic processes of early development help explain…

Wildfire aerosols remain longer in atmosphere than expected

Light-absorbing brown carbon aerosols, emitted by wildfires, remain longer in the atmosphere than expected, which could…

One more year of high school may shape waistlines later in life

Together, genetics and years of education can influence whether or not someone becomes obese, a new…

Weekday mornings are no longer peak times for sudden cardiac arrest

Heart experts have long believed that weekday mornings -- and especially Mondays -- were the danger…