Scientists know that extreme heat has a negative impact on the human body — causing distress in the respiratory and…
Releasing molecular ‘brake’ kick-starts immune cell function
The immune system’s ability to marshal specialized cells to fight off infection relies in part on tiny molecules called microRNAs,…
Climate change will bring bigger swings in European summer temperatures
Global average temperatures are set to increase under climate change, but temperature deviations in relation to this average will not…
High five! It’s possible to create proximity online
Despite physical distance, it’s possible to create proximity between family members located in different places. This is according to a…
A new tool to map the flow of info within living cells
Researchers created a way to study the intricacies of intercellular signaling — when, where, and how tiny parts of cells…
COVID-19: Study reports ‘staggering’ death rate in U.S. among those infected who show symptoms
A new study finds the national U.S. rate of death among people infected with the novel coronavirus — SARS-CoV-2 —…
Global study confirms influential theory behind loss aversion
A new global study offers a powerful confirmation of one of the most influential frameworks in all of behavioral sciences…
Mindfulness training shows promise for people with MS
New research suggests mindfulness training may help multiple sclerosis patients in two very different ways: regulating negative emotions and improving…
Cancer researchers locate drivers of tumor resistance
How do tumors change their behavior and resist anticancer therapies? Cancer biologists have documented genetic signals that promote the conversion…
Genome study links DNA changes to the risks of specific breast cancer subtypes
An analysis of genetic studies covering 266,000 women has revealed 32 new sites on the human genome where variations in…