BMI, but not age at puberty, tied to risk of multiple sclerosis

Some studies have suggested that people who are younger when they enter puberty are more likely…

Engineers aim to pioneer tissue-engineering approach to TMJ disorders

Here's something to chew on: One in four people are impacted by defects of the temporomandibular…

Potential new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer

Researchers have identified a possible new therapeutic strategy using two types of drug inhibitors at once…

Tiny ‘water bears’ can teach us about survival

Earth's ultimate survivors can weather extreme heat, cold, radiation and even the vacuum of space. Now…

NASA’s Aqua Satellite sees Tropical Cyclone Veronica develop off western Australia’s coast

NASA's Aqua satellite provided a view of Tropical Cyclone Veronica after it developed off the northern…

Tropical storms likely to become more deadly as climate changes

Tropical storms are likely to become more deadly under climate change, leaving people in developing countries,…

Researchers find hidden proteins in bacteria

Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a way to identify the beginning…

Mobile DNA element found in mosquito parasite has potential for infectious disease control

Controlling mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Dengue or West Nile virus, has historically been difficult due to…

Research paves way for new source for leukemia drug

Chemistry researchers at Oregon State University have patented a method for making anti-leukemia compounds that until…

Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure getting ready to begin commercialization

With 1 million new cases of congestive heart failure diagnosed each year, a revolutionary product is…