Scientists have discovered a defect in immune cells known as ‘killer T cells’ that explains their inability to destroy cancer…
Life’s transitions easier with a sense of a well-rounded ending
We are more likely to have positive feelings about transitioning from one stage of life to the next if we…
Be yourself at work — It’s healthier and more productive
At work, it’s healthier and more productive just to be yourself, according to a new study.
Live long and prosper: Mongooses enjoy lifelong benefits of ‘silver spoon effect’
The benefits of the ‘silver spoon effect’ in mongoose pups extend across their lifetime, a new study has shown.
An educational program designed to lessen the risk of falls in children
The programme Safe Fall- Safe Schools© establishes a methodology that is suitable for different ages of students, centred on progression…
Brain scans shine light on how we solve clues
Partnered with machine learning, brain scans reveal how people understand objects in our world.
Cause of rare pediatric brain disorder
Physician-scientists have identified the cause of a devastating pediatric brain disorder paving the way for the first step in developing…
GM seed use has exploded in India: Socially motivated decisions
After the Indian government liberalized its economy, shops stocking a previously controlled market of public agricultural goods were suddenly flooded…
Doctors eradicate Hepatitis C in patients after heart transplants from infected donors
Nine patients have recently been cured of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) following lifesaving heart transplants from deceased donors who…
Ultrasound can assess bone health, increase early screening for osteoporosis
The findings could lead to lower costs and increased screening for populations at-risk for bone diseases, which study authors say…