Bacteria hiding in indoor dust could spread antibiotic resistance By Nicoletta Lanese Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be able to pass their genes on to others.
New coronavirus from China: Everything you need to know By Yasemin Saplakoglu, Jeanna Bryner Here's everything you need to know about the new coronavirus from China, including how lethal it is, how you can catch it and what is being done to prevent widespread infections.
What is collagen? By Rachel Ross Your body might fall apart were it not for collagen. Good thing a healthy body naturally produces all the collagen it needs.
Google just created the most detailed image of a brain yet By Yasemin Saplakoglu The map contains thousands of brain cells and millions of connections found inside the brain of a fruit fly.
New coronavirus may have 'jumped' to humans from snakes, study finds By Rachael Rettner The study concluded that snakes are "the most probable wildlife animal reservoir" for the new coronavirus.
Only one lab in China can safely handle the new coronavirus By Nicoletta Lanese As an escalating viral outbreak unfolds in China, only one lab in the country meets the required biosafety standards needed to study the new disease.
Death toll from new coronavirus spikes in just a day By Rachael Rettner The case count and death toll from a new coronavirus in China continue to climb.
What is the amygdala? By Nicole Haloupek The amygdala is often referred to as the "fear center" of the brain — but this name hardly does justice to the amygdala's complexity.
Scientists uncover new mode of evolution By Nicoletta Lanese Scientists have discovered a form of natural selection that doesn't rely on DNA.
1st case of new SARS-like virus in US By Rachael Rettner The new SARS-like virus that's causing an outbreak in China has now arrived in the United States.
How surgery in infancy led to a woman's stone 60 years later By Laura Geggel An unused piece of intestine cooked up some trouble for this woman.
Alopecia: Causes, symptoms & treatments for hair loss and balding By Laura Geggel Hair loss is typically considered the domain of aging men, but this equal-opportunity condition — which has many causes — can affect virtually anyone.
Here's What Scientists Know About 'Screen Time' and Your Health By Byron Reeves, Nilam Ram, Thomas N. Robinson Conclusions about the effects of digital media, or "screen time," are often incomplete, irrelevant or wrong, scientists say.
Could Scientists 'Hack' the Zika Virus to Kill Brain Cancer? By Nicoletta Lanese Could Zika be used as a cancer treatment?
Why Teen Depression Rates Are Rising So Fast for Girls By Jean Twenge We're in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter.
Can You 'Catch' Cancer or Obesity from Other People? By Nicoletta Lanese Noncommunicable diseases cannot pass between people — or can they?
US Officials Will Screen Travelers from China for New Virus By Rachael Rettner As an outbreak of a new virus in China spreads, U.S. officials will start screening passengers arriving at select U.S. airports.
The Surprising Condition That Causes 1 in 5 Deaths By Rachael Rettner About 20% of deaths worldwide are due to a condition that we don't hear much about: Sepsis.
Scientists Discover 4 Distinct Patterns of Aging By Nicoletta Lanese Scientists have come closer to understanding why people seem to age at different rates.
New SARS-Like Virus in China May Spread Between People in Limited Cases By Rachael Rettner The new virus — a type of coronavirus — may be able to spread between people under certain circumstances.
