Biology

Credit: Department of Immune Regulation,TMDU Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) researchers have shown in mice that immune cells called...

Credit: Frazer Hodgkins & CSIP Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new...

Credit: Andrew Griffiths Endangered species of hammerhead and dogfish are among the sharks being sold as food in the UK,...

At least 140 million people in 50 countries have been drinking water containing arsenic at levels above the World Health...

A new distribution system designed by researchers at the University of Waterloo would reduce electricity prices by more than five...

Credit: Jonathan Wilker/Purdue It seems like the cakes designed on competitive cooking shows get larger and more intricate every year....

Physical activity promotes increased expression of 'feel-good' chemicals through muscle changes Rockville, Md. (January 31, 2019)--New research suggests that exercise-induced...

Tanzania's Serengeti National Park is rich enough in wildlife to support large carnivores; so why did wild dogs disappear?Credit: Per...

Credit: University of East Anglia Leukaemia promotes premature ageing in healthy bone marrow cells - according to new research from...

Vaccinating laboratory mice with Streptococcus mitis bacteria prevents their virulent sibling, Streptococcus pneumoniae from infecting the mice. The research suggests...

New finding could potentially guide development of therapies that prevent this aggressive form of cancer from spreading beyond the breastsCredit:...

UAB researchers work toward finding the biomarkers of autism for earlier diagnosis and treatmentCredit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Researchers at...

Credit: Martin Qvarnström Coprolites, or fossil droppings, of the dinosaur-like archosaur Smok wawelski contain lots of chewed-up bone fragments. This...

Credit: Toews et al Both the study's idea and its outcomes were straightforward: Organize a short houseplant-potting workshop for incarcerated...

The study suggests the the current method of measuring sea-level rise is not reliable A new Tulane University study questions...

Marine Biological Laboratory scientists discover persistent regenerative capacity in lampreyCredit: S. Allen and J. Morgan WOODS HOLE, Mass.-- Spontaneous recovery...

Tackling antibiotic resistance via existing drugs (with a twist)Credit: Jacob Scott, MD, DPhil A scientific team from Case Western Reserve...

Credit: Dr. Dietmar Zinner Recent studies suggest that closely related species can develop significant genetic and phenotypic differences throughout their...

Scientists discover two mechanisms at work in crustacean's dazzling light displays Evolution is a rich and dynamic process. Species respond...

Credit: Erik Sacks, University of Illinois. URBANA, Ill. - For farmers, Miscanthus represents a big up-front investment. The large perennial...