Keep calm and don’t carry on when parenting teens
In a new study, psychologists find that mothers and fathers who are less capable of dampening down their anger are more likely to resort...
Nanopores make portable mass spectrometer for peptides a reality
Scientists have developed nanopores that can be used to directly measure the mass of peptides. Although the resolution needs to be improved, this proof...
Children with autism, co-occurring ADHD symptoms lag in key measures of independence
A pair of new studies has provided new insight into the challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum who exhibit symptoms of attention...
Antibiotic resistances spread faster than thought, aquaculture study reveals
By studying fish raised in aquaculture, researchers have shed new light on the mechanisms by which antibiotic resistance genes are transferred between bacteria. According...
Micro-control of liver metabolism
A new discovery has shed light on small RNAs called microRNAs in the liver that regulate fat and glucose metabolism. Research shows that a...
Oral antifungal drug used to treat yeast infections linked to higher rates of miscarriage
A commonly used medication, fluconazole, used to treat vaginal yeast infections, is linked to higher rates of miscarriage if used during pregnancy, found new...
American women have better control of high blood pressure but are more obese than...
A study of more than 30,000 Americans since 2001 has revealed significant differences in management of heart disease risk between women and men.
Firefly-inspired surfaces improve efficiency of LED lightbulbs
A new type of light-emitting diode lightbulb could one day light homes and reduce power bills, according to researchers who suggest that LEDs made...
Adolescent female blood donors at risk for iron deficiency and associated anemia
Female adolescent blood donors are more likely to have low iron stores and iron deficiency anemia than adult female blood donors and nondonors, which...
T-cell receptor diversity may be key to treatment of follicular lymphoma, study finds
Healthy T-cells play a crucial role in how the body fights follicular lymphoma, according to a new study. T-cells are a key part of...
