Researchers provide proof of the helical coiling of condensed chromosomes

In early cytological studies chromatids of metaphase chromosomes were suggested to coil into a spiral called…

Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years

Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioral difficulties, research suggests. Engaging…

74,000 fruit fly brain images released

Neuroscience research just got a little bit easier, thanks to the release of tens of thousands…

Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumb trick inspires robotic exploration of caves on Mars and beyond

Future space missions likely will send robots to scout out underground habitats for astronauts. Engineers have…

The future of touch

Haptic holography promises to bring virtual reality to life, but a new study reveals a surprising…

High blood pressure during pregnancy linked to thinking problems later

High blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of thinking problems later…

How to generate new neurons in the brain

Some areas of the adult brain contain quiescent, or dormant, neural stem cells that can potentially…

Home-based cardiac rehabilitation may help people live longer

In a study of U.S. military veterans, researchers noted that participating in home-based cardiac rehabilitation was…

Researchers bioengineer an endocrine pancreas for type 1 diabetes

Scientists recently developed an efficient way to transplant pancreatic islets and demonstrated that the method can…

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteria produce a molecule that paralyzes immune system cells

Researchers have discovered a strong immunological effect of the molecule LecB — and a way to…