Genomes of parasitic mites harming the world's bees sequenced

Researchers sequenced the genomes of the two Varroa mite species that parasitize the honey bee. They…

'Dietary' vulnerability found in cancer cells with mutated spliceosomes

A research team has discovered a metabolic vulnerability in multiple types of cancer cells that bear…

High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity

Children born to women who have high blood levels of lead are more likely be overweight…

Addictive de-vices: How we can unplug from this 21st century epidemic

We spend our days looking at them, talking to them, and touching them. They increasingly consume…

Exoplanets to medical tests: Tiny frequency devices open up new applications

Accurately measuring frequencies of light is required for timekeeping and many science experiments and technologies. Frequency…

Golden ratio observed in human skulls

The Golden Ratio, described by Leonardo da Vinci and Luca Pacioli as the Divine Proportion, is…

Keeping cool with quantum wells

A research team has invented a semiconductor quantum well system that can efficiently cool electronic devices…

Fathers-to-be should avoid alcohol six months before conception

Aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital heart defects. …

Tooth loss associated with higher risk of heart disease

Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing…

In Russia, declines in alcohol consumption and mortality have gone hand in hand

Since the early 2000s, Russia has seen significant declines in overall alcohol consumption, and a new…