Sour is the taste of summer, a taste that evokes lemonade stands and vine-ripe tomatoes. Among the five basic tastes…
Perception of musical pitch varies across cultures
Unlike US residents, people in a remote area of the Bolivian rain forest usually do not perceive the similarities between…
Key similarities discovered between human and archaea chromosomes
A study has revealed key similarities between chromosomes in humans and archaea. The work could advance use of the single-celled…
The brain may actively forget during dream sleep
In a study of mice, researchers show that REM sleep may be a time when the brain actively forgets. Their…
Investments to address climate change are good business
New research suggests that over the next few decades, acting to reduce climate change is expected to cost much less…
Antimicrobial resistance is drastically rising
Researchers have shown that antimicrobial-resistant infections are rapidly increasing in animals in low and middle income countries. They produced the…
Researchers relate neuropsychological tests with real-life activity in multiple sclerosis
To best serve the clinical needs of individuals with MS, neuropsychological testing needs to be viewed in larger context comprising…
Clinically silent relapsing malaria may still pose a threat
Nonhuman primates with clinically undetectable Plasmodium relapse infections still harbor parasitic gametocytes that may be infectious to mosquitoes, according to…
Medical News Today: What can cause a lump on the penis?
Many different conditions can cause one or more lumps to form on the penis. Some, such as Fordyce spots, are…
Scientists identify a possible new treatment for diabetic retinopathy
About 1 in 3 diabetic patients develops diabetic retinopathy (DR), which can impair vision and lead to blindness. A new…