In experiments involving a simulation of the human esophagus and stomach, researchers have demonstrated a…
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Space mission first to observe key interaction between magnetic fields of Earth and sun
Physicists have now provided the first major results of NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission, including…
Gene regulatory mutation linked to rare childhood cancer
A single defect in a gene that codes for a histone — a ‘spool’ that…
How Arctic spring kills birds in Africa
Red knot birds are becoming smaller as temperatures warm in their Arctic breeding grounds. But…
Database helps researchers connect exposures to health effects, compare diseases
Two new studies give researchers new strategies for connecting environmental exposures to human health effects….
Found: Surviving evidence of Earth’s formative years
New work has found material in rock formations that dates back to shortly after Earth…
Team discovers new HIV vaccine target
A team of scientists has reported a research trifecta. They discovered a new vulnerable site…
Study of glioma susceptibility in dogs may yield insights for humans
A new study of the genetic factors underlying glioma formation in dogs may hold clues…
Women’s preference for smaller competition may account for inequality
When applying for a job or to college, women seek positions with fewer applicants than…
Small blue galaxy could shed new light on Big Bang
A faint blue galaxy nicknamed Leoncino, or ‘little lion,’ about 30 million light-years from Earth…