Compound kushen injection (CKI) is approved for use in China to treat various cancer tumors, usually as an adjunct to western chemotherapy—but how it works has not been known

Study suggests virus may persist in eyes

"Added value" researchers have introduced into algae may make biofuels more commercially viable

Finding could help in search for alternatives to strict gluten-free diet for people with the disorder

Study shows down-the-drain disposal is not a major source of pharmaceutical pollution

Ecological memory confers forests with resilience to fire by providing them the building blocks for recovery, even under a wide range of conditions

“Frackibacter” one of dozens of microbes forming sustainable ecosystems there, study finds

This latest Reactions episode, explains how CRISPR works, how it is being used today, and what the future might bring for this landmark technology

Scientists found that a handful of the chemicals in the mixtures, particularly antibiotics and other commonly used medicines, may impede processes such as growth, assimilation of nutrients, photosynthesis, reproduction, and more

The tool, called Renewables.ninja, aims to make the task of predicting renewable output easier for both academics and industry

This is the first influenza virus identified in cattle

The results could provide insights into the Zika virus’ recent emergence as a global health emergency