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…

Mulching time of forest meadows influences insect diversity

Researchers have examined how mulching at different times affects insect flower-visitors and larvae. Click…

New NASA DART data prove viability of asteroid deflection as planetary defense strategy

Astronomers offer new insight into how deflection missions can protect the planet from future Earth-bound asteroids…

Four ways to reduce unwanted iodized table salt reactions when boiling pasta

Iodized salt helps prevent iodine-deficiency disorders, including goiters and certain birth defects. Yet it’s unclear how…

Coral-friendly sunscreen provides better UV protection than existing options

Researchers have developed a prototype for coral-reef-friendly sunscreens by using polymerization to create large molecules that…

On a warming planet, these Arctic geese rapidly found (and shared) a new migratory route

As the planet warms, animals that breed in the Arctic are at particular risk. But a…