Getting to the root of lavender’s secrets
A team of researchers has identified the complete genetic makeup of the lavender plant, Lavandula angustifolia.
Cells involved in allergies also play a key role in survival
Mast cells, an important group of immune cells typically associated with allergies, actually enable the body to survive fasting or intense exercise, new research shows.
Human brain cell transplant offers insights into neurological conditions
Scientists have created a 'window' into the brain, which enables researchers to watch in incredible detail how human brain cells develop and connect to each other in real time.
Nerve stimulation in mice suggests new way to reduce delirium after surgery
For adults over age 65, surgical complications can dampen not only their physical health but also their mental sharpness, with more than half of high-risk cases declining into delirium. New research s..
Breakthrough in self-healing materials
Researchers have given self-healing qualities to polymers that are used in relatively inexpensive commodities, such as paints, plastics and coatings.
Death of a massive star and birth of compact neutron star binary
The unexpectedly gentle death of a massive star suggests that it was being robbed by a dense companion lurking out of sight.
Disorder induces topological Anderson insulator
In experiments with ultracold atoms trapped and driven by lasers, researchers have created a new disorder-induced topological state previously predicted to occur in electronic materials.
What pneumococcus says to make you sick
Researchers have identified a molecule that plays a key role in bacterial communication and infection. Their findings add a new word to pneumococcus' molecular dictionary and may lead to novel wa..
Optical illusion spooks raptors
Researchers have designed a visual pattern that elicits long-term avoidance of high-risk areas by raptors. The scientists' work clears the way for further investigation into the visual cognition ..
Computational model links family members using genealogical and law-enforcement databases
Researchers are reporting ways in which using genetic ancestry databases to solve crimes could potentially be expanded.