When crime rates drop, politicians like to give themselves pats on the back for being “tough on crime.” But a new theory explaining why violence has declined across the country since the 1990s is gaining credence, and it has nothing to do with the criminal justice system.

Dartmouth researchers have developed a protocol that permits cells harvested from melanoma tumors in mice to grow readily in cell culture. Their findings were published in an article, Multiple murine BRafV600E melanoma cell lines with sensitivity to PLX4032, in the January 25, 2014 issue of Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research.

Collaborative research center will bridge genomics and stem cell projects to find new therapies.

University of Adelaide physics researchers have developed a new type of laser that will enable exciting new advances in areas as diverse as breath analysis for disease diagnosis and remote sensing of critical greenhouse gases.

Using a smartphone to cram in more work at night results in less work the next day, indicates new research co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar.

Neuroscience medical researchers can benefit from free online conferences and earn free continuing medical education (CME) credits.

Wastewater treatment lagoons have the potential to serve as a local energy source, according to a Clarkson University doctoral student.

Berkeley Researchers Uncover the Key to Self-Awareness in Genome Editor.

Engineers to examine chemical’s fundamental properties to collect data on exposure and inform techniques for future prevention.

Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in its early stages, according to a study released Jan. 28 at the 50th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Rice University team quantifies how mutations affect cell signaling in bacteria.