Neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress found

Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress. Emotional stress signals are processed in t...

Tree trunks take a licking as koalas source water

A study published today in Ethology, led by a researcher from The University of Sydney, has captured koala drinking behaviour in the wild fo...

Why smartphones are digital truth serum

People are more willing to reveal personal information about themselves online using their smartphones compared to desktop computers. from...

Window to another world: Life is bubbling up to seafloor with petroleum from deep below

Microbial life is bubbling up to the ocean floor along with fluids from deeply buried petroleum reservoirs, reports a team of scientists. ...

Understanding the initial immune response after dengue virus infection

This study sheds new light on the body's initial response to dengue virus infection, describing the molecular diversity and specificity ...

Family history misses identifying individuals with high genetic risk of CVD or cancer

Certain genetic changes, termed 'pathogenic variants,' substantially increase risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer--the leadin...

Green method could enable hospitals to produce hydrogen peroxide in house

A team of researchers has developed a portable, more environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide. It could enable hospitals...