Current vaccine approach not enough to eradicate measles

Current vaccination strategies are unlikely to eliminate measles, according to a new study. The paper explores…

Cowbird chicks do best with two warbler nest mates — not four, not zero, study finds

Brown-headed cowbirds are generalist brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of many other bird…

This fungus shrinks in size to better infect the brain

A fungus that is a common cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable transformation once it…

Store-bought milkweed plants can expose monarch caterpillars to harmful pesticides

Milkweed plants purchased at retail nurseries across the United States were contaminated with pesticides harmful to…

COVID was deadlier for those with intellectual and development disabilities

A new study has found that COVID was the leading cause of death for people with…

Drug turns cancer gene into 'eat me' flag for immune system

Tumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical walls,…

Biologists glean insight into repetitive protein sequences

Biologists found a way to identify and study low-complexity regions of proteins. The technique allows them…

Bats' midnight snacks reveal clues for managing endangered species

Scientists reveal the diets of endangered Indiana bats and threatened northern long-eared bats, providing clues to…

Specific sequence of drugs reduces cost of treating metastatic breast cancer while preserving quality of life

Researchers developed three different computer models to predict how a hypothetical set of 10,000 patients with…

Intriguing material property found in complex nanostructures could dissipate energy

Researchers have discovered a unique property in complex nanostructures that has thus far only been found…