Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future...
Male birds help their parents less than females because they're too busy scouting for new places to live and breed, a study shows.
Gut bacteria transfer genes to disable weapons of their competitors
New research shows that a large, ubiquitous mobile genetic element changes the antagonistic weaponry of Bacteroides fragilis, a common bacterium of the human gut.
Plastic chemical causes causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cells, study finds
A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the wrong...
A new hydrogel semiconductor represents a breakthrough for tissue-interfaced bioelectronics
The ideal material for interfacing electronics with living tissue is soft, stretchable, and just as water-loving as the tissue itself--in short, a hydrogel. Semiconductors,...
Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel...
Researchers say they have identified a gene pathway involving the mineral zinc in mice that may someday point the way to using zinc-based supplements...
Study increases understanding of what makes multiply recurrent meningiomas a most aggressive form of...
Researchers have identified clinical and genetic predictors of multiply recurrent meningiomas (MRMs), a most aggressive form of this common brain tumor.
New formation of neurons from stem cell niche disrupted after stroke
Researchers studied what happens immediately after a stroke in the stem cell niche known as the subventricular zone, using a mouse model. This revealed...
From accessibility upgrades to a custom cat-food bowl, this mobile 3D printer can autonomously...
Researchers created MobiPrint, a mobile 3D printer that can automatically measure a room and print objects onto the floor. The team's graphic interface lets...
New mapping techniques empower bird conservation in Colombia
Researchers have introduced a transformative approach to mapping bird species distribution across Colombia, harnessing community science data and innovative modeling techniques.
Common drug shows promise in extending lifespan
Scientists say mifepristone, used in cancer and reproductive care, could pave the way for anti-aging treatments.
