What shapes the composition of microbes in a warbler's gut?

Differences among the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live within birds’ digestive tracts —…

Study challenges 'good' cholesterol's role in universally predicting heart disease risk

A study found that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called the ‘good cholesterol,’ may not be…

Satellites cast critical eye on coastal dead zones

Scientists have found a new and better way to use remote sensing to understand where coastal…

Intestinal microorganisms influence white blood cell levels in blood

Intestinal bacteria composition is crucial to driving the recovery of neutrophils counts in the blood of…

Genetic 'hitchhikers' can be directed using CRISPR

Researchers use CRISPR to make large scale genetic changes to bacteria by co-opting a natural process. …

'Brain-like computing' at molecular level is possible

Scientists discovery reveals ‘brain-like computing’ at molecular level is possible. New research shows organic molecular switch…

A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics

Researchers have discovered new properties of tiny magnetic whirlpools called skyrmions. Their pivotal discovery could lead…

Mapping Lyme disease out west

Tick bites can transmit Lyme disease. But even knowing where these ticks live doesn’t necessarily mean…

Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans: Hospitals are more risky than farms

A study has investigated the spread of Klebsiella bacteria between humans and the environment. …

Recreating the adrenal gland in a petri dish

A team coaxed stem cells to take on the characteristics and functions of a human adrenal…