The science behind exercise and its chemical signals for brain health

The role of astrocytes in coordinating muscle and brain development.

Invasion success may be explained by newly sequenced hornet genomes

Scientists investigated the genomes of three types of hornets.

A new tool reveals the electronic states of quantum materials

The origin of electronic states is found in designed materials.

The right sports bra may increase your running performance by 7%

Understanding the influence of good running apparel on running performance and injury risk.

Two transmissible cancers are affecting Tasmanian devils

Mutations in transmissible cancers may lead to diseases in Tasmanian devils.

Grad student designs “artificial muscles” to be used in compost bins

soft robotic actuators made up of sustainable materials.

Brain diseases are better classified using analysis of gene activity

Research led by Yashar Zeighami at McGill University, Canada provides a new way to characterize brain diseases. The study, published in the open access...

Pitcher plants produce different odors to attract specific groups of prey

It's time to wake up and smell the pitcher plants.

Scientists report record-high magnetoresistance in graphene

Wonder material graphene claims yet another superlative.

“Renewal of Heart Health: Embracing a Second Chance”

Cellular reprogramming can restore damaged organs to their original state.