Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional…
Chemical compound found in essential oils improves wound healing
Researchers have discovered that a chemical compound found in essential oils improves the healing process in mice when it is…
Obesity could affect brain development in children
New research found that obese children had a thinner pre-frontal cortex than normal weight children. The thinner cortex could be…
Mentoring project deepened student learning, commitment
Pairing graduate students with professionals working in their field resulted in deeper learning and inspired passion for the work, according…
Saccharin derivatives give cancer cells a not-so-sweet surprise
Saccharin received a bad rap after studies in the 1970s linked consumption of large amounts of the artificial sweetener to…
A self-healing sweat sensor
Wearable sensors that track heart rate or steps are popular fitness products. But in the future, working up a good…
Comparing heirloom and modern wheat effects on gut health
Amid concerns about gluten sensitivity, increasing numbers of people are avoiding wheat. Most have not been diagnosed with a wheat-related…
Molecular features of anxiety in the brain
Investigators have taken a new approach to the search, developing a rational, computationally inspired method for the preclinical study of…
Solving the puzzle of IgG4-related disease, the elusive autoimmune disorder
IgG4-related disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting millions and has no established cure. Previous research indicates that T cells, a…
Can good sleep patterns offset genetic susceptibility to heart disease and stroke?
A pioneering new study found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, healthy…