Genetics may play a bigger role in the body’s disease-fighting ability than scientists previously thought, according to the results from…
First smartphone app to detect opioid overdose and its precursors
Researchers have developed a cellphone app that uses sonar to monitor someone’s breathing rate and sense when an opioid overdose…
Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have uncovered part of the explanation for why poor sleep is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. They found that older…
Genes on the move help nose make sense of scents
With today’s study, researchers have pinpointed a genomic mechanism by which a finite number of genes can ultimately help distinguish…
Stem cell study offers clues for optimizing bone marrow transplants and more
A new study, conducted in mice, shows that successfully transplanted stem cells don’t behave ‘normally’ as in a healthy person…
Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods
Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on…
Scientists design protein that prods cancer-fighting T-cells
Scientists have created a new protein that mimics a key immune regulatory protein, interleukin 2 (IL-2). IL-2 is a potent…
Fake news shared by very few, but those over 65 more likely to pass on such stories
A small percentage of Americans, less than 9 percent, shared links to so-called ‘fake news’ sites on Facebook during the…
Illuminating women’s role in the creation of medieval manuscripts
Researchers have revealed direct evidence of medieval women’s involvement in the production of illuminated manuscripts. Lapis lazuli in the dental…
Fear and anger had different effects on conservatives and liberals, study suggests
The emotional underpinnings of political ideology motivated how the electorate sought and processed information about the 2016 presidential election and…