Gene that guides earliest social behaviors could be key to understanding autism

A new animal study points to a gene that is important for the earliest development of…

Pocket feature shared by deadly coronaviruses could lead to pan-coronavirus antiviral treatment

Scientists have discovered why some coronaviruses are more likely to cause severe disease, which has remained…

Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school, UK study finds

Research based on data from 11,000 students in the UK charted an across-the-board fall in well-being,…

A nanoscale view of bubble formation

A nanoscale view of bubble formation: Using computer simulation, a research team succeeded in modeling the…

Achieving a quantum fiber

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the transport of two-photon quantum states of light through a phase-separated Anderson…

Persistent asthma linked to increased buildup of plaque in arteries leading to the brain

A new study suggests individuals with persistent asthma have higher levels of inflammation and artery plaque,…

Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles

The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years — but this…

New study on morphine treatment in people with COPD and severe, long term breathlessness

Sometimes healthcare professionals treat patients with opioids such as morphine to relieve symptoms, but there has…

Antioxidant flavonols linked to slower memory decline

People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several fruits…

Decrease in crucial trace element preceded ancient mass extinction

A decline in the element molybdenum across the planet’s oceans preceded a significant extinction event approximately…