This work resulted in the award of a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office protecting the use of the compound against various forms of cancer

“The CX-1 roots have higher starch content and thus higher potential for fuel ethanol yields than the table varieties,” researcher says

Researchers in China report that air plasma can be used to kill biofilms found on the surfaces of perishable fruits and foods—significantly extending their shelf life, and reducing the world’s “food waste” problem as well

As most C. trachomatis infections are asymptomatic, chlamydia can often go untreated and lead to upper genital tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility

Research shows that cell recycling in the intestine is important for healthy aging

Transformative technology not quite ready for clinical use

Aquaculture currently uses more than 80 percent of the world's fish oil and fishmeal

In a new study, the researchers addressed the basic question of when, why, and how the Marcellus Shale became enriched in barium in the first place

Salt reduction only important in some people with high blood pressure

"Our research uncovers a pattern showing that cold, harsh environments were stressful for Neanderthals." 

Lab is the only one of its kind that lets researchers collect data simultaneously on several people while they are interacting

Study perfects the technique currently used to identify the gender that a jaw bone comes from

A protein called Musashi-2 regulates the function and development of important blood stem cells

Brain biometrics are appealing because they are cancellable and cannot be stolen by malicious means the way a finger or retina can

Two young students show how maple syrup prevents the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the C. elegans worm