Big data analysis powers the fight against Alzheimer's

New research findings help explain the progression of Alzheimer-related dementia in each patient. The findings outline…

Male orb-weaving spiders fight less in female-dominated colonies

Orb-weaving spiders cooperate for more peaceful colonies, a surprising revelation given that most spiders live solitarily.…

Blood tests could predict survival odds for patients with metastatic cancer

Measuring the amount of DNA that’s been shed by a tumor compared to the body’s typical…

Scientists elucidate how DREADD technology highjacks neuronal activity

Scientists have solved the high-resolution, complex structures of drug-like compounds bound to designer brain cell receptors,…

Study finds that experiences of daily stress decrease as people age

Stories about how daily stress can negatively impact people’s lives, from physical health to mental and…

New data set improves modeling of supersonic flows around a cantilever

Extreme pressures come with high-speed flight. The resulting aerodynamic forces can bring significant risk to deforming…

Scientists discover a new mechanism to generate cartilage cells

Cartilage degeneration and injuries affect 350 million people worldwide. Patients with these conditions experience increased pain…

Findings from 2,000-year-old Uluburun shipwreck reveal complex trade network

Using advanced geochemical analyses, a team of scientists has uncovered new answers to decades-old questions about…

Cancer stem cells are fueled through dialogue with their environments

New findings suggest that many of the mutations in cancer may simply be setting in stone…

Landslide risk remains years after even a weak earthquake

Satellite observations have revealed that weak seismic ground shaking can trigger powerful landslide acceleration — even…