“We’re interested in seeing if there are things we can do to strengthen the natural defenses of the host to help them fight the infection more effectively,” said research team's leader.

Called CubeSats, swarms of these small marvels could potentially take on NASA's riskiest missions, at a lower cost than full-size, multi-instrument satellites

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

When the going gets tough, the tough get growing

Research project examined whether an orangutan could demonstrate the ability to learn new sounds and control its voice

Through blood tests before and after the experiment, researchers saw better-functioning gamma delta T-cells and reductions in inflammatory proteins

The discovery may lead to treatments for atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and other age-related disorders

Currently, rubber trees that grow on plantations in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia take years to grow

Recent study shows that increased serotonin levels lead to increased calcium levels

Weakened intestinal barrier, systemic immune activation may explain symptoms in people without celiac disease