According to the NIH, tooth decay, also called dental caries, is the most prevalent chronic disease that is preventable in both children and adults

The findings may settle a fundamental question in molecular biology and could help scientists develop new therapies for diseases such as cancer where abnormal amounts of protein accumulate

"Our paper shows that it’s possible to attenuate RSV without losing any immunogenicity," says senior author

What provides the wonderful aromas is a long neuro-physico-chemical process that results in bubbles fizzing at the surface of champagne

The study found that some well waste from the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania contained radioactive material not previously reported

"Our results show that reindeer have a potential cooling effect on climate, by changing the summer albedo," researcher says

The work is the first example of a reaction that employs light to activate new reactivity in an existing enzyme

The sniff test also appears to be useful for diagnosing a pre-dementia condition called mild cognitive impairment, which often progresses to Alzheimer’s dementia within a few years

Turkeys originated in North America, where the wild birds thrived from Canada to Mexico

Researchers at Binghamton University have created a bacteria-powered battery on a single sheet of paper that can power disposable electronics

As crop scientists pull together desired qualities to feed a growing world, the library of cowpea genetics could be an invaluable resource moving forward

Although they represent one of the four fundamental building blocks of life, (along with proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids), carbohydrates have received much less scrutiny from researchers, until now