An evolutionary biologist suggests that hormones, such as testosterone, play a key role in shaping…
Highly prevalent gene variants in minority populations cause kidney disease
A team engineered mice with the G1 and G2 APOL1 gene mutations that cause human-like…
Tweaking electrolyte makes better lithium-metal batteries
New research shows adding a pinch of chemical additive to a lithium-metal battery’s electrolyte helps…
Hunting for giant planet analogs in our own backyard
There may be a large number of undetected bright, substellar objects similar to giant exoplanets…
Desk jobs are bad for your heart and your waist
A new study shows further evidence for the view that spending too much time sitting…
The microworm of JaƩn whose males have no penis
In the most arid areas where there is little to no water, there live nematodes…
Nature can beat back scientific tinkering with genes of entire species
Scientists have revealed daunting challenges to changing the DNA of entire populations of species via…
A new role for an old immune cell may lead to novel therapies for infection and cancer
A new study has identified a previously undescribed role for a type of unconventional T…
What happens when patients access their mental health providers’ notes?
Thanks to electronic health records and online portals, more and more patients have access to…
Risky business: calculating climate change losses in major European coastal cities
A new study that assesses potential future climate damage to major European coastal cities has…