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Irvine, Calif., April 15, 2016 — Using cutting-edge imaging technology, University of California, Irvine biologists have determined that uncontrolled fluctuations (known at "noise) in the...

This spiny slug blazed a trail for snails

Credit: Esben Horn/10 Tons New Haven, Conn. – Reach back far enough in the family tree of a snail or a clam and you'll find...

‘Smart’ immune cells: Emerging cancer therapy research boosted with NIH award

Credit: Collins lab, UC Davis Assistant Professor Sean Collins, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics in the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences, has received...

Researchers report first known case of CTE in patient with no known head trauma

Credit: UHN Toronto – Researchers at Toronto Western Hospital's Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC) have discovered the presence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the brain...

Your microbiota’s previous dining experiences may make new diets…

Credit: Griffin et al. / Cell Host & Microbe Your microbiota may not be on your side as you try improving your diet this New...

Study: Negative body image, not depression, increases adolescent obesity risk

HOUSTON – (Nov. 6, 2015) – Negative body image significantly increases the risk of obesity regardless of whether youth have depression, according to researchers at...

New neurons reveal clues about an individual’s autism

LA JOLLA–The brains of some people with autism spectrum disorder grow faster than usual early on in life, often before diagnosis. A new study co-led...

Thinking big by burning small

Credit: Jason Donaldson A recent paper by scientists from Wits University in South Africa shows how creative fire management can increase habitat for wildebeest and...

Could this protein protect people against coronary artery disease?

Credit: Schisler lab, UNC School of Medicine CHAPEL HILL, NC – The buildup of plaque in the heart's arteries is an unfortunate part of aging....

Heart valve patients may benefit from managing own blood thinners

Chicago, 10 November 2105 – Allowing select patients to self-manage blood thinners following heart valve surgery may lead to a lower risk of major complications,...

Drug combined with care program better at reducing Alzheimer’s symptoms than drug alone

Credit: NYU Langone Medical Center Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease multiplies the medication's ability to improve daily...

What messages do female birds’ markings send?

Credit: J. Jawor Both male and female birds use traits like plumage brightness to size each other up, but a new study on Northern Cardinals...

New research to help reduce number of algae blooms that form annually

Credit: Nate Edwards/BYU Photo The massive algal blooms caused by excess fertilizer from farms and cities running off into water supplies are having severe human...

Zika virus research at Biosecurity Research Institute aims to control, fight mosquitoes

Loading video… Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS — Kansas State University is helping the fight against Zika virus through mosquito research. The university's Biosecurity...

Immune receptor that’s typically activated by bacteria is a…