The cells of our immune system constantly communicate with one another by exchanging complex protein molecules. A team has now…
Seeing is believing: Eye-tracking technology could help make driving safer
‘Keep your eyes on the road.’ With the recent advances in vehicle-assisted safety technology and in-car displays, this old adage…
Exploring the risk of ALL in children with Down syndrome
Researchers discovered new clues that provide a better understanding of why children with Down syndrome have an increased risk of…
Most California wildfire is in wildland-urban interface area with less fuel, more people
Homeowner guidance and fire behavior models are largely based on the idea that natural grass, bushes and trees fuel fire…
For baboons, a mother’s history of hardship can have lasting effects on her kids too
Numerous studies show that children who had a rough start in life are more likely to have health problems later…
Sustainable development goals only achievable through cross-disciplinary research
It is not possible to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) if science does not contribute with cross-disciplinary knowledge and…
Medical News Today: When does the penis start and stop growing?
The penis tends to stop growing in both length and girth at the end of puberty. Learn more about penis…
Large-scale enhanced recovery program improves outcomes for bariatric surgery patients
A large-scale implementation of a protocol to improve recovery of patients after weight-loss operations was found to reduce rates of…
Researchers identify factor essential for tendon growth
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) is essential for allowing tendons to adapt to physical activity and grow properly, according to…
Research could help flexible technology last longer, avoid critical failures
A new study uses the topography of human skin as a model not for preventing cracks but for directing them…