A new study shows vigorous exercise and fasting improve the ability of human and mouse cells to remove misfolded, toxic,…
Mandarin Chinese could help us understand how infants learn English
Infants may be more sensitive to non-native speech sounds than previously thought, according to a new study. The findings shed…
Viruses that linger in gut could trigger type 1 diabetes
Researchers provide new evidence supporting an association between elevated levels of enteroviruses in the intestinal tracts of children and islet…
New therapeutic approach to combat African sleeping sickness
Scientists working in a range of disciplines joined forces to identify a new approach to combat African sleeping sickness. Fundamental…
As genetic data expand, researchers urge caution in how predictors of education outcomes are used
Authors of a new review article warn that as the predictive power of genes tied to learning and educational outcomes…
Teens need to text, talk with parents often to maintain youth resiliency after a divorce
Texting, FaceTime and other popular communication methods among teens may help build supportive parent-youth relationships after a divorce, according to…
Yea, team! Winning fans see self-esteem boost
Fans of a college football team that wins a big game could experience a boost in self-esteem that lasts at…
The ‘blue’ in blueberries can help lower blood pressure
A new study has found that eating 200g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement…
Can a nerve injury trigger ALS?
Researchers have demonstrated that a peripheral nerve injury can trigger the onset and spread of the disease in an animal…
The smelling of food controls cellular recycling and affects life expectancy
The smelling of food affects physiology and aging, according to research conducted on the model organism, the roundworm. Surprisingly, this…