Deep inside the brain: Unraveling the dense networks in the cerebral cortex

Mammalian brains, with their unmatched number of nerve cells and density of communication, are the most…

Higher local earthworm diversity in temperate regions than in the tropics

In any single location, there are typically more earthworms and more earthworm species found in temperate…

How Ebola virus disables the body's immune defenses

A new study uncovered new information on why the Ebola virus can exert such catastrophic effects…

Genetic risk factor for laryngeal paralysis in miniature bull terriers identified

Laryngeal paralysis is a serious and sometimes deadly disease in some dog breeds that prevents proper…

Post-apocalyptic fossils show rise of mammals after dinosaur demise

A revelatory cache of fossils dug up in central Colorado details as never before the rise…

Postdoc fellowships available to help solve deep space health risks

Click here for original story, Postdoc fellowships available to help solve deep space…

For better research results, let mice be mice

Animal models can serve as gateways for understanding many human communication disorders, but a new study…

E-cigarette flavors decrease perception of harm among youth

As more and more youth use electronic cigarettes, combined with research showing the health consequences of…

Schools have critical role to play in supporting adolescents fleeing armed conflict

Education is known to be highly important for migrant children, yet relatively little is known about…

Young moms more likely to have kids with ADHD

Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…