Combined steroid and statin treatment could reduce 'accelerated aging' in preterm babies, study in rats suggests

Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems,…

Mapping Mexico's dengue fever hotspots

Scientists have analyzed data from Mexico’s Ministry of Health to identify dengue fever hotspots. Working with…

Molecular machines could treat fungal infections

Scientists show that light-activated nanoscale drills can kill pathogenic fungi. Click here for original…

Wildfires are increasingly burning California's snowy landscapes and colliding with winter droughts to shrink California's snowpack

A research team examined what happens to mountain snowpacks when sunny, midwinter dry spells occur in…

Antidepressants used for chronic pain on the rise, but are they effective?

New research has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but…

A quasiparticle that can transfer heat under electrical control

Scientists have found the secret behind a property of solid materials known as ferroelectrics, showing that…

Engineers examine drinking water management strategies

While residents in California are still dealing with damage from last month’s floods — after years…

Early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis — on your smartphone

A pair of researchers reports the success of their new, at-home method for early diagnosis and…

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of…

Researcher takes another step toward discovering how a brain molecule could halt MS

A researcher is one step closer to demonstrating the potential of a brain molecule called fractalkine…