Researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on December 17 have uncovered a direct link between the behavioral symptoms of people with autism and reduced action of an inhibitory…

FOR RELEASE from the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO TORONTO, ON - Long before kangaroos carried their joeys in their pouches and honey bees nurtured their young in hives, there was the 508-million-year-old…

Researchers say they have found the strongest evidence to date that human pluripotent stem cells -- cells that can give rise to all tissues of the body -- will develop normally once transplanted into…

Ever imagined you could eat all the mouthwatering, festive food during winter holidays and never worry about an expanding waistline? For many people throughout the world, being overweight or worse…

Research by James Cook University scientists has found a diet favoured by body-builders may be effective in treating schizophrenia. Associate Professor Zoltan Sarnyai and his research group from JCU…

History supports Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's recent tweet saying that men have a hard time asking for help for their depression. But new research brings good news: Men really do think it's important…

Scientists at Aarhus University have discovered that fungi associated with plant roots may improve growth and yield of drought-stressed wheat. Water scarcity has a negative impact on wheat production…

It's no secret that the organic growing process is harder on the environment, with more toxic pesticides, less efficient use of the land, and lower yields, but some practices are exceptionally…

Chipotle, which has promised to remove GMOs (from soybean oil anyway - the meat, cheese and soda remained evidence-based) and claimed it was going to be more ethical than anyone else by only sourcing…

Students can feel isolated and pressure to represent all minorities It is difficult to talk about discrimination, stereotyping and microaggression Guidance from diverse coaches, peers spurs…