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Terahertz waves are becoming ever more important in science and technology. They enable us to unravel the properties of future materials, test the quality of automotive paint and screen envelopes. But generating these wa...

Topological insulators (TIs) are bulk insulating materials that nonetheless exhibit metallic conductivity on their surfaces. This conductivity is guaranteed by the bulk band structure's topology--the surface features the...

Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson's disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae.

A new article outlines priorities for handling COVID-19 cases and suggests strategies that radiology departments can implement to contain further infection spread and protect hospital staff and other patients.

Infectious disease researchers studying the novel coronavirus were able to identify how quickly the virus can spread, a factor that may help public health officials in their efforts at containment. They found that time b...

A new survey released today found that 60% of New York State residents believe their chances of contracting the novel Coronavirus are low or very low. The survey of 1000 New York households, conducted between March 13-15...

Researchers have developed a new kind of CRISPR screen technology to target RNA. The team leveraged their technology for a critical analysis: The COVID-19 public health emergency is due to a coronavirus, which contains a...

Undetected cases, many of which were likely not severely symptomatic, were largely responsible for the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, according to new research.

Two brain-signaling molecules control how anemonefish dads care for their young and respond to nest intruders, researchers report in a new study. Because there are many similarities in brain structure between fish and hu...

A review has found that fear about testing new treatments and possible side effects was the most common reason given by patients for not wanting to participate.

Certain middle-aged and older adults, especially women who tend to disengage from difficult tasks and goals after they retire, may be at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age, according to new research.

Researchers have created a new, rubber-like material with a unique set of properties, which could act as a replacement for human tissue in medical procedures. The material has the potential to make a big difference to ma...

There may be two different categories of type 1 diabetes that are more common at different ages. Understanding the differences could lead to new treatments

The vaccine was fast-tracked to human trials, but it will still be some time before it's ready for public use.

Astrocytes are not uniform, as previously believed, but take distinct molecular forms depending on their location in the cerebral cortex. Astrocytes also organize in layers in similar ways to neurons.

Here's information on the number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Iowa and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Lamprey brain study provides new insights into how the human brain evolved.

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Idaho and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here's an update on the coronavirus case counts in South Dakota and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mississippi has 12 positive cases of COVID-19 and has tested 289 individuals, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.