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Harnessing quantum systems for information processing will require controlling large numbers of basic building blocks called qubits. The qubits must be isolated, and in most cases cooled such that, among other things, er...

We're actively searching for exomoons - which orbit planets around other stars - without luck. Maybe that's because they didn't survive

Researchers have identified a cellular circuit that helps the mouse brain to remember which environments are safe, and which are harmful. Their study also reveals what can happen when that circuitry is disrupted -- and m...

Leishmaniasis is a serious parasitic disease that affects 12 million people worldwide. Like for many neglected tropical diseases that disproportionately affect poor populations, existing drugs have serious side-effects a...

EURAC's Frank Maixner talks about the microbes found in the Iceman gut and how it was possible that he was sick on the day he was murdered. The microbes also provide insight into "historical human geography."

The famous -tzi, a man murdered about 5,300 years ago in the Italian Alps, had what's now considered the world's oldest known case of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that can cause ulcers and gastric cancer, a new study...

Counting steps may cause people to initially ramp up their activity, but may make them enjoy exercise less in the long run, research hints.

Genetic mutations in a protein associated with asthma can affect a person's susceptibility to a variety of lung diseases -- and could lead to new treatments -- researchers have discovered.

Scientists are developing the flour milled from a new invention -- parbaked coffee beans -- both as a food ingredient and a nutritional supplement.

A revolutionary system for monitoring vital signs has been created that could lead to improved detection and prevention of some cardiovascular issues, as well as greater independence for older adults.

Nicotine is an addictive substance and genetic factors are known to play a role in smoking behaviors. Recently, a team of researchers determined how small differences in a particular region of the mouse genome can alter ...

Scientists have identified the oxygen sensor PHD1 as a potential target for the treatment of brain infarction (ischemic stroke). Despite (minor) improvements in stroke treatment, stroke remains the fourth leading cause o...

Researchers have figured out how a developmental disease called microcephaly produces a much smaller brain than normal: Some brain stem cells are simply too slow as they proceed through the neuron production process. The...

Laser printing has taken a large step forward into the diminutive realm of nanotechnology with recognizable, albeit imperfect, reproductions of images so small that they could fit comfortably on the finest human hair. A ...

From nuclear weapons to intensive farming, there is overwhelming evidence that our activities will leave a lasting impact on the geological record

DNA analysis of the famous mummy has revealed a gut bug linked to inflammation, which could have blighted his last days

A unique training simulator for orthopedic open surgery (knee reconstruction with total joint replacement) has been developed by researchers.

A DNA-binding protein called Foxd3 acts like a genetic traffic signal, holding that ball of undifferentiated cells in a state of readiness for its great transformation in the third week of development, new research by st...

From their use in telecommunication to detecting hazardous chemicals, lasers play a major role in our everyday lives. They keep us connected, keep us safe, and allow us to explore the dark corners of the universe.

The statues, dating back 3,500 years, depict the chief of northern Sudan and his wife. The couple, and their kids, appear to sport round faces and big ears.

A group of protein kinases have been found to play an important role in embryo development and may even be a potential cancer drug target, a research team demonstrates.

A gene that plays a role in the development of breast cancer to metastatic disease has been identified which may help to predict disease progression and serve as a target for the development of future breast cancer thera...