New national study refutes damaging stereotype

Researchers have discovered that these polarity genes, which do more than create cowlicks, are regulated by a tumor suppressor protein

Research shows nitrogen is accumulating in soil–creating health risks like “blue baby syndrome” and environmental dead zones in rivers and oceans

Illuminating fishing nets is a cost-effective means of dramatically reducing the number of sea turtles getting caught and dying unnecessarily

Eggs aren’t just great for Easter, they’re awesome for science as well! Here are a few recent areas of research where eggs have made a splash.

Berkeley Lab scientists make major advance in understanding a basic process of life

Rice team's mobile container can sterilize surgical instruments in low-resource settings

A new method to control the activity of neurons in mice, devised by scientists at Rockefeller University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, uses magnetic forces to remotely control the flow of ions into specifically targeted cells.

A team of Stanford Bio-X scientists developed the first technique for viewing cells and tissues in three dimensions under the skin

In a recent study,  trees acclimated to warmer temperatures and increased their carbon emissions less than expected

Countless news stories have reported on research tying moderate drinking to a range of health benefits—including a lower heart disease risk and a longer life.

What makes peanut allergies so lethal, and why is the number of peanut-allergy sufferers on the rise?