A new immunodeficiency disease caused by a novel genetic mutation has been identified by researchers, providing unique insights into cell…
Climate education for kids increases climate concerns for parents
A new study finds that educating children about climate change increases their parents’ concerns about climate change.
Unexpectedly big wins improve two kinds of memory
Researchers have discovered that instances in which outcomes are better than expected — finding an unexpectedly good parking spot, for…
Soy protein lowers cholesterol, study suggests
With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) planning to remove soy from its list of heart healthy foods, researchers…
Is Conference Room Air Making You Dumber?
A small body of evidence suggests that when it comes to decision making, indoor air may matter more than we…
Bullying among adolescents hurts both the victims and the perpetrators
About a tenth of adolescents across the globe have been the victim of psychological or physical violence from their classmates.…
Rheumatoid arthritis drug diminishes Zika birth defects in mice
In experiments with pregnant mice infected with the Zika virus, researchers report they have successfully used a long-standing immunosuppressive drug…
Excessive use of skin cancer surgery curbed with awareness effort
Sometimes a little gentle peer persuasion goes a long way toward correcting a large problem.
Image-based computer model reveals finer details of tumor blood flow
Researchers have developed an image-based computer model of tumor behavior that captures more of the complexity of cancer growth.
Circulating tumor DNA gives treatment options for the most common ovarian cancer type
According to a new research, circulating tumor DNA can be used detect treatment options for ovarian cancer patients who don’t…