Scientists find the molecule that delivers itchiness signals to the brain via a dedicated, and previously unknown, neural pathway.
Scientists find the molecule that delivers itchiness signals to the brain via a dedicated, and previously unknown, neural pathway.
Journals plagiarizing journals; new immune cells combat diabetes; TB-killing vitamin C; analog cell computers; real time fish memory; ant-pitcher plant mutualism
Researchers discover a microbe living at -15°C, the coldest temperature ever reported for bacterial growth, giving hope to the search for life elsewhere in the cosmos.
An investigation by The Scientist reveals blatant misuse of open-access articles.
The Asian harlequin ladybird carries a biological weapon to wipe out competing species.
For the first time, researchers visualize zebrafish memory retrieval in real time.
A sequencing study suggests that some genes have evolved in parallel in humans and their canine companions, likely as a result of shared selection pressures.
The cost of DNA sequencing has gotten more expensive for the first time since records have been kept.
Some geneticists are skeptical of a project that will analyze the DNA of high-IQ individuals to identify genetic variants related to intelligence.
Patients with major depressive disorder appear to have malfunctioning circadian rhythms, which could lead researchers to new avenues for treatment.