Toolbox for studying the existence of animal cultures
Fruit flies possess all of the cognitive capacities needed to culturally transmit their sexual preferences across generations, according to researchers. Their study provides the...
When good macrophages go bad
Researchers have discover how some cancer cells communicate with macrophages to protect tumors.
How prions invade the brain
The spread of prions to the brain does not occur by direct transmission across the blood-brain barrier, according to a new study. As noted...
Soil compound fights chronic wasting disease
A major compound in soil organic matter degrades chronic wasting disease prions and decreases infectivity in mice, according to a new study.
How the devil ray got its horns
If you ever find yourself staring down a manta ray, you'll probably notice two things right away: its massive fins and the two fleshy...
Triple combination cancer immunotherapy improves outcomes in preclinical melanoma model
In adoptive cell transfer immunotherapy, T cells able to recognize a tumor are harvested, expanded in the laboratory, and then reintroduced to attack the...
Healthy? Stay fit to avoid a heart attack
Even if you are a fit and healthy person with no signs of any heart or blood vessel disease, low cardiorespiratory fitness could be...
An opioid epidemic may be looming in Mexico — and the US may be...
Though opioid use in Mexico has been low, national and international factors are converging and a threat of increased drug and addiction rates exists....
Researchers rise to challenge of predicting hail, tornadoes three weeks in advance
A prediction lead time of about 2 to 5 weeks is sorely lacking in current forecasting capabilities for severe weather. Atmospheric scientists now demonstrate...
More pregnant women are using meth and opioids, study finds
Amphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new study finds. And a disproportionate rise...
