Danger from predators causes animals to form stronger friendships, according to new research. Scientists observed…
Month: February 2017
Overnights at dad’s home benefit divorced mothers, fathers and their babies
When children are infants and toddlers, some parents and some prominent psychologists worry that frequent…
The drugs don’t work, say back pain researchers
Commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, used to treat back pain…
Cytotoxins contribute to virulence of deadly epidemic bacterial infections
Beginning in the mid-1980s, an epidemic of severe invasive infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (S….
Researchers outline new policies for earlier detection of autism in children
The earlier that autism is diagnosed and treated in children, the better outcomes they will…
Low level of oxygen in Earth’s middle ages delayed evolution for two billion years
A low level of atmospheric oxygen in Earth’s middle ages held back evolution for 2…
Scientists identify two brain networks influencing how we make decisions
Scientists have pinpointed two distinct mechanisms in the human brain that control the balance between…
Common pain relievers may increase heart attack risk during respiratory infections
Widely used pain relievers may increase the risk of a heart attack when used during…
Thin, flexible, light-absorbent material for energy and stealth applications
Transparent window coatings that keep buildings and cars cool on sunny days. Devices that could…
With mini-vessels, mini-brains expand research potential
Mini-brains produce networks of capillaries, an important anatomical feature for lab studies of stroke and…