Researchers have captured the first detailed molecular snapshots of human polynucleotide phosphorylase (hPNPase) in action, ...

"The mechanism is similar to how pain relief occurs in humans," notes Cui. Cui's team is now trying to trace the mechanism further upstream, by investigating what triggers the opioid signals. More ...

Scientists have finally replaced the old “one dog year equals seven human years” shortcut with a formula grounded in biology, ...

A new study shows that many frogs can swallow live hornets even after being stung, revealing remarkable tolerance to venom ...

For over a century, the scientific literature has credited western missionaries with "discovering" fossils in Lesotho, the ...

University of Sydney marine biologists have identified a devastating combination of coral bleaching and a rare necrotic ...

Researchers have found that pond frogs can withstand repeated stings from hornets, including the powerful Asian giant hornet, while actively hunting and eating them.

“Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in Canada,” notes Dr. Jill Trinacty, an endocrinologist at LMC in ...

Scientists mapped brain activity across the day and found the same neurons create completely different networks depending on ...

Two-photon imaging and ocular dominance mapping. A. Optical windows for imaging of two macaques. Green crosses indicate the regions for viral vector injections, and yell ...