Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in infants with older siblings with autism, researchers from around…
Month: February 2017
A cultural catch: Evolution of wooden halibut hooks carved by native people of the northwest coast
A scholar has examined the evolution of wooden halibut hooks carved by native people of…
How temperature guides where species live, where they’ll go
A new study could prove significant in answering among the most enduring questions for ecologists:…
Scientists take aim at obesity-linked protein
Scientists have shown that deleting the gene for this protein, known as IP6K1, protects animal…
Chest pain: New tool helps doctors decide when tests are needed
Stress testing may not always be necessary for those with non-urgent chest pain, suggest researchers…
Using ‘Scotch tape’ and laser beams, researchers craft new material that could improve LED screens
Researchers report a new bilayer material, with each layer measuring less than one nanometer in…
Patient complaints can identify surgeons with higher rates of bad surgical outcomes
Recording and analyzing patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons…
Swishing with mouth rinse may improve athletic performance
Endurance athletes looking to improve their times might consider swishing with a mouth rinse that…
The flu gets cold
In an effort to one day eliminate the need for an annual flu shot, a…
DNA patterns can unlock how glucose metabolism drives cancer, study finds
Less aggressive cancers are known to have an intact genome–the complete set of genes in…