Climate change makes pathogen ‘offspring’ more infectious
New research shows that pathogens that incubate at higher temperatures are more infectious. Yet the computer models that predict the spread of epidemics from climate change—such as crop blights or...
View ArticleCollagen could spare diabetic dogs and people daily shots
A collagen formulation mixed with pancreatic cells is the first minimally invasive therapy to successfully reverse type 1 diabetes within 24 hours and maintain insulin independence for at least 90...
View ArticleCollagen could spare diabetic dogs and people daily shots
A collagen formulation mixed with pancreatic cells is the first minimally invasive therapy to successfully reverse type 1 diabetes within 24 hours and maintain insulin independence for at least 90...
View ArticleChromosome-tending enzymes ‘buddy up’ to speed cancer
New research identifies cellular processes that appear to supercharge both growth and shrinkage of telomeres—the chemical “caps” on chromosomes associated with aging. The work, which focused on two...
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Physicists measure ‘weak force’ inside atoms for first time
Researchers have reported the first measurements of the weak interaction between protons and neutrons inside an atom. The detection of the elusive force verifies a prediction of the Standard Model, the...
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A little digital piracy boosts the bottom line
A moderate level of piracy can have a positive impact on the bottom line for both the manufacturer and the retailer—and not at the expense of consumers. Millions of fans continue to illegally download...
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Could a blood test measure pain?
Researchers have created a prototype for a blood test that could measure pain. They tracked hundreds of participants to identify biomarkers in the blood that can help objectively determine how severe a...
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Tweeting during TV might push you to shop
People watching “social shows” like Dancing with the Stars or The Bachelor on television and simultaneously sharing their views on Twitter are more likely to shop online, according to new research...
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Molecular ‘cage’ can trap salt to clean drinking water
A powerful new molecule that extracts salt from liquid has the potential to help increase the amount of drinkable water on Earth, report researchers. As reported in Science, researchers designed the...
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Amber lump holds surprising 100M-year-old creature
The discovery of a 100-million-year-old ammonite—a distant relative of modern squid and octopuses—in amber is significant and surprising, researchers say. Scientists say the lump of fossilized tree...
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How to avoid ‘speed dating’ mistakes when adopting a dog
Psychologists who study how people pick their spouses have turned their attention to another important relationship: choosing a canine companion. They recently found that, when it comes to puppy love,...
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Higher risk of dangerous drug reactions for women in Brazil
A review of the Brazilian health system finds that women have a 90% increased risk for prescription combinations known to produce dangerous reactions. The analysis, which appears in the journal npj...
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How to fight mental illness stigma at college with fun
College students who participate in fun, peer-directed activities that openly and honestly address mental illness are significantly less likely to stigmatize people with these conditions, according to...
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The case for giving teens same-day, long-lasting birth control
Providing adolescents who want birth control the ability to get a long-acting reversible contraceptive on the same day as their clinic visit could lead to significant cost savings for insurance...
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Free BotSlayer tool fights bad info online
There’s a new tool in the fight against online disinformation called BotSlayer. The software, which is free and open to the public, scans social media in real time to detect evidence of automated...
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Beetle in amber pollinated flowers 99M years ago
A tumbling flower beetle with pollen on its legs, trapped in amber, pushes the first known physical evidence of insect flower pollination to 99 million years ago. The fossil comes from deep inside a...
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Scale outlines signs of ‘financial infidelity’
New research digs into when hiding purchases, debt, and savings constitute “financial infidelity,” and provides a means for predicting its occurrence within relationships. The study is the first...
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Essential oil compound boosts wound healing in mice
A chemical compound found in essential oils improves the healing process in mice when topically applied to a skin wound, a new study shows. The finding could lead to improved treatments for skin...
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Faster recalls when medical companies have women directors
Medical product companies, such as those that make pharmaceuticals and medical devices, make recall decisions quite differently when women join their board of directors, a new study finds. In...
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Putting ‘red flags’ on misinformation may cut sharing
Pairing headlines with credibility alerts from fact-checkers, the public, news media, and even artificial intelligence, can reduce peoples’ intention to share misinformation on social media,...
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