Genetic discovery could lead to better treatments for common tumor in dogs
Newly discovered genetic commonalities and differences among the most prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a common and potentially deadly tumor, could pave...
Intelligent cooperation to provide surveillance and epidemic services in smart cities
Scientists explore the potential uses of integrated unmanned aerial vehicles and mobile robots for public good.
Tiny, caterpillar-like soft robot folds, rolls, grabs and degrades
When you hear the term 'robot,' you might think of complicated machinery working in factories or roving on other planets. But 'millirobots' might change...
Current vaccine approach not enough to eradicate measles
Current vaccination strategies are unlikely to eliminate measles, according to a new study. The paper explores the feasibility of eliminating measles and rubella using...
Cowbird chicks do best with two warbler nest mates — not four, not zero,...
Brown-headed cowbirds are generalist brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of many other bird species and letting the host parents raise their...
This fungus shrinks in size to better infect the brain
A fungus that is a common cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable transformation once it enters the body, allowing it to infect the...
Mild traumatic brain injury increases risk of behavioral and emotional problems in kids
Researchers have found that kids who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one, have more emotional and behavioral problems than kids...
Nanorattles shake up new possibilities for disease detection
Researchers have developed a unique nanoparticle called a 'nanorattle' that greatly enhances light emitted from within its outer shell. Loaded with light scattering dyes,...
Insects struggle to adjust to extreme temperatures making them vulnerable to climate change
As more frequent and intense heat waves expose animals to temperatures outside of their normal limits, an international team has studied over 100 species...
COVID was deadlier for those with intellectual and development disabilities
A new study has found that COVID was the leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in 2020. People...
