Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death
Weight cycling is associated with a higher risk of death, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...
New tools illuminate mechanisms behind overlooked cellular components’ critical roles
Creating new tools that harness light to probe the mysteries of cellular behavior, researchers have made discoveries about the formation of cellular components called...
Children who start school a year early more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
Children who enter elementary school younger than their peers are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Children born in August in states with...
Innate ‘fingerprint’ could detect tampered steel parts
Researchers using magnetic signals have found unique 'fingerprints' on steel, which could help to verify weapons treaties and reduce the use of counterfeit bolts...
Flounder now tumor-free in Boston Harbor
In the late 1980s, more than three-quarters of the winter flounder caught in Boston Harbor -- one of the most polluted harbors in America...
Scientists solve longtime mystery in innate immunity
Scientists have long wondered how one protein, NLRP3, can promote inflammation in response to a wide range of seemingly unrelated stimuli.
High costs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a common condition with a high economic impact in both children and adults, concludes an updated review.
Virtual library of 1 million new macrolide scaffolds could help speed drug discovery
Researchers have created the largest publicly available virtual library of macrolide scaffolds. The library -- called V1M -- contains chemical structures and computed properties...
Vaccine signatures in humanized mice point to better understanding of infectious diseases
Researchers have developed a systematic way to compare the immune responses of humanized mice versus humans. They used this new testing platform to show...
Baby up at night? Inactivity may be a culprit
New research suggests babies who are less active get less sleep, something new parents may want to consider when looking for possible solutions for...