New research on leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, reveals a previously unknown mechanism that may be responsible for at…
Fake warnings on e-cigarette ads distract kids from truth
When adolescent boys viewed fake-warning ads with messages such as ‘IMPORTANT: Contains flavor,’ those marketing messages stuck with them, according…
How viruses outsmart their host cells
Viruses depend on host cells for replication, but how does a virus induce its host to transcribe its own genetic…
Antibiotic resistance is spreading from wastewater treatment plants
The products of wastewater treatment have been found to contain trace amounts of antibiotic resistant DNA. Researchers have found that…
Autism: Brain activity as a biomarker
Researchers have discovered specific activity patterns in the brains of people with autism. These consistent patterns of functional connectivity might…
Electrifying wound care: Better bandages to destroy bacteria
Bandages infused with electricity can help heal wounds faster than typical bandages or antibiotics — but for years, researchers have…
Seawater bacteria provides leads to fight melanoma
Malignant melanoma can be a particularly dangerous form of cancer, and more therapeutic options are needed. Now, researchers reportthat a…
States with strict gun laws see more homicides when they border states with lax ones
Gun-related homicide rates in states with strict gun laws increase when neighboring states have less restrictive laws as a result…
Mechanism through which bacteria attack white blood cells
A research team has discovered a mechanism with which bacteria activate white blood cells and attack an organism’s immune system.
Bone fractures increasing as seniors walk dogs to stay active
Between 2004 and 2017, dog-walking-related fractures in people 65-or-older more than doubled.