Many animals – including seals, dolphins and bats – are able to communicate vocally. However, parrots are among a select few that can spontaneously imitate members of another species. A study has…

To predict how a seasonal influenza epidemic will spread across the United States, one should focus more on the mobility of people than on their geographic proximity, a new study suggests. Their…

Researchers have found physical differences in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others' feelings, compared to those who respond more rationally. The work led by Robert Eres from the…

A  small, highly skilled team at Moorfields Eye Hospital transform the lives of people who have lost their eyes to accidents and disease. Each year, they work with their clients to create around…

Starfish that reproduce through cloning avoid aging to a greater extent than those that propagate through sexual reproduction, say researchers who investigated the telomere lengths and population…

A new Internet tool that will allow any investigator, physician or patient to analyze genes according to their evolutionary profile and find associated genes. It combines genomics and informatics to…

Imagine a classroom where children are unable to wait their turn or stay focused on their work. They are easily distracted, cannot remember basic instructions or hold enough information in their head…

Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, age-related conditions that affect memory and thinking skills. Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Huashan Hospital in Shanghai…

When you think of iron, you probably think of anvils and suits made by Tony Stark - iron is ore that comes from a mine.  Now imagine that half of the iron in that object owes its existence to…

The acidity of urine -- as well as the presence of small molecules related to diet -- may influence how well bacteria can grow in the urinary tract, a new study shows.  Urinary tract infections…