The Burmese python’s heart triples in size after a nice big meal, thanks in part to a special blend of fatty acids.

Scientists are questioning the results of a malaria vaccine trial that were released last week.

Some pain-relief placebos work in part by activating a cannabinoid receptor, stimulating the same pathway as marijuana.

This year’s Ig Nobel awards recognize research on how a full bladder hinders sound thinking, beetles that mate with beer bottles, and a wasabi fire-alarm.

A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in cancer biology and related areas, from Faculty of 1000

Deletions or duplications of a certain genomic region implicated in autism can induce autism-like brain and behavior changes in mice.

From iPhone apps to cloud computing, everyday digital technologies are helping advance drug discovery, conduct clinical trials, and improve medical care.

New synthetic hormones can indirectly kill the corn earworm by disrupting its winter sleep habits.

Diagnostic test strips that cost just pennies can test for liver damage, mold, and milk spoilage in the developing world.

A cooperative agreement allows South African scientists to participate in European Molecular Biology programs.

Researchers publish yet another study against the link between a murine leukemia virus and chronic fatigue syndrome, and partially retract the original results.

A new study raises further doubts about the ability of proteins called sirtuins to slow aging, but the controversy remains unsettled.