News

Researchers have identified a cellular pathway that keeps Ebola virus from exiting human cells, with implications for developing new antivirals.

The structure of a protein key to the replication of antibiotic-resistance-conferring plasmids has been described in a new study.

Analysis of an ice core in Greenland has shown that volcano gases have a much larger effect on the level of aerosols in the atmosphere than previously believed.

While babies have a natural mechanism for alerting their parents that they need a diaper change, a new sensor developed by researchers at Penn State could help workers in daycares, hospitals and other settings provide more immediate care to their charges.

Researchers in Japan have developed a new device to identify proteins – which are diagnostic biomarkers of brain cancer – in urine. The study is published in ACS Nano.

Researchers have been able to reveal how brain cells change in relation to key proteins during Alzheimer's disease progression, using a new mapping technique.

An open-air, living laboratory is helping researchers improve understanding of how mineral weathering – the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals over time – feeds into Earth's intricate life-support system.

A novel lithium-air battery design has been described that uses novel chemistry to increase the storage capacity of the battery by up to four times, compared to current lithium-ion technology.

Analysis of vessels used in the embalming process has revealed how ancient Egyptians were mummified.

Gold nanorod probes combined with an optical microscope can now be used to detect signs of a highly contagious and lethal virus that poses a major threat to the swine industry worldwide.