Researchers have clarified the fundamentals of coiled toxin protein which causes neurodegenerative brain disorders. The result is expected to speed the development of treatment for neurodegenerative d..

After developing a method to control exciton flows at room temperature, scientists have discovered new properties of these quasiparticles that can lead to more energy-efficient electronic devices.

Researchers report that the fungus Candida albicans can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma-type structures and temporary mild..

A recent study from the Laxman lab elucidates how a small metabolite and amino acid, methionine, acts as a growth signal for cells, by setting into motion a metabolic program for cell proliferation.

Engaging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors is part of typical child development. However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms may represent a red flag for serious psych..

PumpStart, a community service-learning program created by students, that teaches hands-only CPR to the general public, is effective for both teaching high school students a life-saving skill and prov..

As genetic testing for breast cancer has become more complex, evaluating a panel of multiple genes, it introduces more uncertainty about the results. But a new study finds that newer, more extensive t..

Multiple miscarriages may be linked to the poor quality of a man's sperm, suggests new research.

Urban planners should plant hedges, or a combination of trees with hedges — rather than just relying on roadside trees — if they are to most effectively reduce pollution exposure from cars in near-r..

Researchers have discovered that electron spin is key to understanding how cuprate superconductors can conduct electricity without loss at high temperature.