Critics say the Nordic island country should also have closed all of its schools and stopped tourism. But the government…
New study shows how oxygen transfer is altered in diseased lung tissue
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed tiny sensors that measure oxygen transport…
A damaged fertilized egg sends signal that helps mother live a longer healthy life
There is plenty of scientific evidence that the health of a mother can impact the health of her child. Now…
Novel role for dopamine that impacts gene expression related to cocaine abuse
Scientists have discovered a new role for the brain chemical dopamine that is independent of classic neurotransmission. The new role…
Making sense of scents: 3D videos reveal how the nose detects odor combinations
Every moment of the day we are surrounded by smells. Odors can bring back memories, or quickly warn us that…
Scientists discover six new coronaviruses in bats
Researchers have discovered six new coronaviruses in bats in Myanmar — the first time these viruses have been detected anywhere…
Ear’s inner secrets revealed with new technology
What does it actually look like deep inside our ears? This has been very difficult to study as the inner…
Mathematical model predicts patient outcomes to adaptive therapy
Researchers provide a closer look at a mathematical model and data showing that individual patient alterations in the prostate-specific antigen…
How silver ions kill bacteria
The antimicrobial properties of silver have been known for centuries. Now scientists are seeking to better understand how the noble…
Identical mice, different gut bacteria, different levels of cancer
Some types of gut bacteria are better than others at stimulating certain immune cells, specifically CD8+ T cells. And while…