Tension around autonomy increases family conflict at end of life

Conflict within families can be stressful and confusing, and it can lead to feelings of sadness.…

Manipulating specific brain waves in sleep shifts balance between learning or forgetting a new skill

Distinct patterns of electrical activity in the sleeping brain may influence whether we remember or forget…

Engineered viruses could fight drug resistance

Biological engineers can program bacteriophages to kill different strains of E. coli by making mutations in…

Breakthrough in sex-chromosome regulation

Researchers have uncovered a chromosome-wide mechanism that keeps the gene expression of sex chromosomes in balance…

Life expectancy of captive chimpanzees in Japan

Researchers report on the average life expectancy of chimpanzees in Japan. The average life expectancy of…

Bumble bee workers sleep less while caring for young

All animals, including insects, need their sleep. Or do they? That’s the question researchers are exploring…

Heart failure and the obesity paradox

While obesity significantly increases your chances of developing heart failure, for those with established heart failure…

How the Texas puma saved the Florida panther

Scientists have pieced together the first complete picture of the Florida panther genome — work that…

Fish-hunting 'iron dragon' soared over Australia in age of dinosaurs

A winged beast dubbed the “iron dragon” soared above Australia during the age of dinosaurs, hunting…

Anticipating performance can hinder memory

Anticipating your own performance at work or school may hinder your ability to remember what happened…