Sub-vocalization, the silent, preparatory muscle movements of the face and larynx that result when singers run…
Central American kidney disease epidemic linked to occupational heat exposure
For two decades, Nicaragua and El Salvador have seen increasing mortality from an unusual form of…
How a mitochondrial enzyme can trigger cell death
Cytochrome c is a small enzyme that plays an important role in the production of energy…
Tracking turtles with telemetry
A new model has been created that can forecast the location of Eastern Pacific leatherback turtles…
Researchers uncover new clues to surviving extinction
'Great Dying' extinction survivors appear to have shared many of the same ecological roles as their…
Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa not on track for under-5 mortality reduction goal
The relatively slow pace of neonatal and under-5 mortality reduction could prevent most countries in sub-Saharan…
Narwhals spend at least half time diving for food, can fast for several days after meal
Narwhals -- enigmatic arctic whales known for their sword-like tusk -- spend over half their time…
Diet-induced changes favor innovation in speech sounds
Diet-induced changes in the human bite resulted in new sounds such as 'f' in languages all…
Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons
A potent chemogenetic system pairs an anti-smoking drug with specially engineered proteins to change neuron activity.…
Unique diversity of the genetic history of the Iberian Peninsula revealed by dual studies
Researchers have analyzed ancient DNA from almost 300 individuals from the Iberian Peninsula, spanning more than…