Experiments confirm the first chiral phonon that could enable exotic forms of electronics

A next step forward in disease prediction and prevention

Healthy eating could decrease risk of vertebral fractures, especially in women

Fusion pores are essential in the nervous system, since neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin rely on them to reach their target

Low levels of alcohol consumption tamp down inflammation and helps the brain clear away toxins

Continental shelves are an increasing global sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide

With this eye toward the future, the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington announced the creation of the Northwest Institute for Materials Physics, Chemistry and Technology

Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals

Anthracnose, also known as canker, is a disease caused by the fungus species Colletotrichum acutatum

Despite scientific evidence, some people still question vaccinations, study says

Bacterium C. metallidurans has found a way to extract valuable trace elements from a compound of heavy metals without poisoning itself

The findings, reported in Oncogene, mean that the drug, clofarabine (Clolar™) soon could be tested in a clinical trial for this cancer, found in bone or soft tissue