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People with severe burns, bedsores, or chronic diseases such as diabetes are at risk for developing wounds known as cutaneous ulcers, which can extend through multiple layers of the skin. Apart from being extremely painf...

Human herpesviruses such as HHV-6 can remain dormant in cells for many years without being noticed. When reactivated, they can cause serious clinical conditions. Researchers have now found a way of differentiating betwee...

Researchers report following an anti-inflammatory diet can help lower the risks of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.

Scientists have developed a topological photonic chip to process quantum information, promising a more robust option for scalable quantum computers.

According to researchers, drumming for an hour a week helps improve learning at school for children on the autism spectrum. The study reports drumming not only improves dexterity, rhythm and timing for those with ASD, it...

A monster storm is poised to hit the Philippines.

Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.

A new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free.

We may have overestimated how many meteorites have hit the moon and Earth in the last 500 million years because Apollo astronauts didn't dig deep enough

In a recent experiment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, plasma electrons in the paths of intense laser light pulses were almost instantly accelerated close to the speed of light.

It's hard to find your place when you're the new kid in town -- especially when you're the only kid with a tusk the size of a baguette jutting out of center of your forehead.

It’s mostly an art festival, but attendees are impressively fascinated with science and math --

Researchers have discovered a key mechanism by which skin begins to develop in embryos.

A new study is the first to quantitatively map the flow of energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients from 'field-to-fork' at a global level and identify hotspots where nutrients are lost. The study s...

The use of probiotics is linked to reduced need for antibiotic treatment in infants and children, according to a review of studies that probed the benefits of probiotics, co-led by a Georgetown investigator.

A recent achievement in the field of protein research allows for better tailored pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects.

Children diagnosed with autism perform better in school if they participate in two 30-minute drumming sessions a week, according to a new scientific study.

The storm's winds are no longer as strong as they once were, but the rainfall is already approaching 'catastrophic.'

Media stories about people with cancer seeking controversial cures are unwittingly bolstering unscientific and potentially harmful treatments, says Michael Marshall

Compared to other self-knowledge, people are bad at knowing when they're being rude.

Who went home with the top prizes at the 2018 Ig Nobels?