The Hayabusa2 spacecraft has quickly tapped the surface of asteroid Ryugu, making the first of three planned attempts to grab a pinch of dust. Analysis of...
Scientists are moving closer to developing a new pacemaker that is powered by a person’s heartbeat. Current pacemakers need to be replaced every 5-12 years. (Picsfive...
Whilst analyzing a number of plant extracts, scientists have discovered that Yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) has notable neuroprotective properties. Yerba santa, also known as the ‘Holy...
A large UK study has found that almost one in 13 (8%) young adults suffer from PTSD following a childhood trauma, which may be linked to...
February 22, 2019 Measles, a highly contagious disease that was considered eliminated in this country in 2000, is making a comeback. Outbreaks have been reported this...
Bacteria in the gut do far more than help digest food in the stomachs of their hosts, they can also tell the genes in their mammalian...
Feathers evolved in dinosaurs and are a key characteristic of birds today. They are arranged in a precise hexagonal pattern in a bird’s skin, but it...
Grocery store aisles are stocked with products that promise to kill bacteria. People snap up those items to protect themselves from the germs that make them...
Researchers at the University of Helsinki uncovered the mechanisms for a novel cellular stress response arising from the toxicity of newly synthesized proteins. Activation of the...
Systemic antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of acne. However, the impact of their use on the complete bacterial microbiome of skin has not been...