Bullies may come and go, but the 'molecular memory' of being a target lingers

Life at the bottom of the social ladder may have long-term health effects that even upward…

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

In symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-beta protein in the blood indicated a considerably higher…

Going against the flow around a supermassive black hole

At the center of a galaxy called NGC 1068, a supermassive black hole hides within a…

Tiny droplets allow bacteria to survive daytime dryness on leaves

Microscopic droplets on the surface of leaves give refuge to bacteria that otherwise may not survive…

PTSD nearly doubles infection risk

A new study is the first to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and…

A mathematical model reveals long-distance cell communication mechanism

An interdisciplinary collaborative team has identified how a large community can communicate with each other almost…

Examining age, sustainability of fossil aquifers in Arabian Peninsula

What does the presence of 1,000 year old water mean for the future of water supplies…

Heron survey fishes out detail in ghostly galaxy outskirts

Astronomers have completed the largest survey to date of the faint outskirts of nearby galaxies, successfully…

Study on climate protection: More forest — less meat

Forests help protect the climate. Reforestation can decisively contribute to mitigating global warming according to the…

Sperm and egg cell 'immune response' protects koala DNA

Discovery of a type of immunity that protects koalas’ DNA from viruses has importance for the…