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The malaria parasite is highly dependent on a unique protein for infecting new mosquitoes. This protein could be a target for the development of new drugs.

Two robotic arms make assembling flat-pack furniture look easy. Faced with a pile of IKEA chair parts they work together to piece it together

An implant of genetically engineered skin cells has been designed to grow darker in colour when it detects early breast, prostate and colon cancers

Researchers have developed a new method to identify and monitor the activity of 'quite' neurons.

Scientists have identified a neural circuit in the hypothalamus as the primary mechanism mediating the hormone leptin's anti-obesity and anti-diabetes effects and found two mechanisms underlying leptin's inhibition of ap...

Scientists have characterized for the first time a complex, little-understood cellular receptor type that, when activated, shuts off hunger.

Researchers have developed an early warning system for the four most common types of cancer. Should a tumor develop, a visible mole will appear on the skin.

People with obesity are more likely to develop a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to Penn State researchers. They foun...

The reef has been so severely damaged by record ocean heat that it has had no chance to recover fully - and may never be the same again.

Half of all meetings start late - and your boss is probably to blame. A study found that meetings delayed just 10 minutes are likely to be less productive

Two-thirds of child refugees whose age is disputed turn out to be adults, according to the UK government - but there's no definitive way to determine age

Two-thirds of child refugees whose age is disputed turn out to be adults, according to the UK government - but there's no definitive way to determine age

According to researchers, a new neuroimaging system, called fcMRI, can detect subtle differences in how individual brains are wired. The new system may help to distinguish between those at risk of developing neurological...

A new study reveals both auditory and visual learning follow similar principles. The findings, researchers report, could help in the development of new approaches to restore sensory deficits.

The nucleus of thorium-229 possesses a property that is unique among all known nuclides: It should be possible to excite it with ultraviolet light. To date, little has been known about the low-energy state of the Th-229 ...

After a collision with its neighbouring galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud may lose its ability to give birth to new stars, causing it to grow dim

As countries get richer, their citizens live longer. We've long thought that rising wealth was responsible for this, but it turns out education is the cause

Researchers report transplanting altered neural stem cells into the brains of mice genetically engineered to exhibit symptoms of ALS, delayed the progression of the disease and extended lifespan.

A new study reveals people whose native language contains many consonants carry a specific genetic variation that helps them to distinguish a wide range of sounds.

Disruptions in fiber tracts connecting brain regions associated with cognitive behavior and emotional regulation in teens appear to be linked to higher risk of psychiatric disorders, researchers report.

A new voyage is hopefully setting sail tonight; one that could lead to the discovery of many new worlds, some of which may even harbor life. Guided by the moon and pointed toward the stars, the goal of TESS--the Transiti...

Thanks to a new method of analyzing ultrasound images, conventional scanners can be used for generating high-res images of blood vessels in tumors. This approach makes it easier to distinguish between different types of ...