The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research.
Acid reflux drug is a surprising candidate to curb preterm birth
Lansoprazole, an over-the-counter acid reflux drug that is often taken by pregnant women, may be a promising therapy to reduce…
What would it take to make FMT mainstream?
Fecal microbiota transplant treatment for most microbiome-associated diseases has not been rigorously studied in humans — and any such studies…
Hybrid microscope could bring digital biopsy to the clinic
By adding infrared capability to the ubiquitous, standard optical microscope, researchers hope to bring cancer diagnosis into the digital era.…
Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet
Researchers are the first to investigate — within a single study — the contribution of both nature contact and connection…
Babies mimic songs, study finds
Researchers — and parents — have long known that babies learn to speak by mimicking the words they hear. But…
Storytelling can reduce VR cybersickness
A storyline with emotionally evocative details can reduce virtual reality cybersickness for some people, according to a new study. Researchers…
Immune cells consult with neighbors to make decisions
Researchers have uncovered new evidence that immune cells count their neighbors before deciding whether or not the immune system should…
Eco-friendly way to stop mosquitoes
An innovative — and inexpensive — technique targets mosquito larvae where they live.
Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks
A new study of molecular interactions central to the functioning of biological clocks explains how certain mutations can shorten clock…