Seeking solitude — for the right reasons — can be good for first-year college students, research suggests.
Empathy and cooperation go hand in hand
Despite sometimes selfish instincts, cooperation abounds in human societies. Using mathematical models to explore this complex feature of social behavior,…
Progress toward Epstein-Barr virus vaccine
A research team has determined how several antibodies induced by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a herpesvirus that causes infectious mononucleosis and…
Famous cancer-fighting gene also protects against birth defects
New research has revealed how the famous tumour suppressor gene p53 is surprisingly critical for development of the neural tube…
A new way of finding compounds that prevent aging
Researchers have developed a new method for identifying compounds that prevent aging. The method is based on a new way…
Lack of access to antibiotics is a major global health challenge
Researchers have identified key access barriers to antibiotics in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. The report makes several recommendations proposing…
High-tech tissue study reveals which cells drive a painful food allergy
An eight-year hunt for the cells that drive the extreme childhood food allergy eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has identified a potential…
Forcing a smile for customers linked with more drinking after work
Employees who force themselves to smile and be happy in front of customers — or who try to hide feelings…
Later school start times significantly reduce teen driving accidents
A new study shows a significant decrease in teen driving accidents when school start is delayed. Researchers studied the impact…
Too hungry to learn: New research provides food for thought
Food insecurity — that is, limited access to sufficient safe and nutritious food at home — negatively impacts on the…