Cooperative-worker dog breeds do not appear to respond more negatively to unfair outcomes than do independent-worker breeds, according to a…
Is Santa real? Examining children’s beliefs in cultural figures and ‘non-real’ people
Young children understand dinosaurs and The Wiggles are (or were!) real, and that fictional characters like Peter Pan and Spongebob…
Researchers map out intricate processes that activate key brain molecule
For the first time, scientists have revealed the steps needed to turn on a receptor that helps regulate neuron firing.…
Earth’s species have more in common than previously believed
In the largest mapping of proteins ever to be conducted across different species, an international team of researchers have analysed…
Brainsourcing automatically identifies human preferences
Researchers have developed a technique, using artificial intelligence, to analyze opinions and draw conclusions using the brain activity of groups…
RNA structures by the thousands
Researchers have developed a new method to determine the structures of all RNA molecules in a bacterial cell at once.…
Gut bacteria may modify behavior in worms, influencing eating habits
Gut bacteria are tiny but may play an outsized role not only in the host animal’s digestive health, but in…
For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care
A new test will enable better management of patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
Non-invasive fetal oxygen monitor could make for safer deliveries
A device to directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor has been developed by researchers at UC…
Women commuting during rush hour are exposed to higher levels of pollutants
Studies have shown associations between exposure to traffic-related air pollution and adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and low birthweight.…