A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to integrate data on ...

THERE is one persistent feature of the current discussion on the social function of science which is very disquieting. Natural science offers to society at large, as well as to the individual man ...

It may sound like the start of a Frankenstein story, but scientists from New York University (NYU) and the University of Chicago have developed artificial cells made of non-biological matter that ...

Ever wondered why some individuals are perpetually late despite their best efforts? The explanation may be less about motivation and more about the manner in which their brains process time. Welcome ...

Finally, the e-glasses also have an accelerometer in the same arm as the light sensor. It's able to track the user's posture and gait, and can detect when they fall down.

DNA can mimic protein functions by folding into elaborate, three-dimensional structures, according to a new study.

What I’ve seen through our company’s work is that many newly established life science companies outsource the entire accounting function. Working with an outsourcing provider that has life ...

Researchers developed a technique to calculate quantum wave functions 350 times faster than previous methods.

Aerobic exercise can grease the wheels of executive brain function. There is one surprising but well-supported way to improve executive function in both children and adults, however: aerobic exercise.

IN recent discussions on the social functions of science not every contributor has escaped the pitfall of confining the role of science to improving material conditions. I venture to offer the ...