Mutations in the gene encoding the enzyme protein tyrosine phosphatase N2 (PTPN2) have been associated with the development of autoimmune disease including Type 1 diabetes, Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis. read the full article

Scientists have helped solve the mystery of what lies beneath the surface of Neptune -- the most distant planet in our solar system. read the full article

Scientists have developed a sprayable nanocoating technique using plant-derived polyphenol that can be applied to any surface. This new nanocoating process can be completed in seconds to form nanometer-thick films, allowing for the coating of commodity goods, such as...

Researchers are developing the science that will improve soft-hull watercraft design. Their findings could help make a rough ride over choppy waters a lot smoother. read the full article

Cancer immunotherapies that block two different checkpoints on T cells launch immune attacks on cancer by expanding distinct types of T cell that infiltrate tumors, researchers report. read the full article

Cells compete for nutrients. Political campaigns compete for voters. According to new research general principles may begin to explain how differing strategies play out where groups compete for resources. read the full article

Scientists have located two areas in the brain that help us recognize familiar faces. The discovery will help them delve deeper into the relationship between face recognition, memory, and social knowledge. read the full article

School-based mental health programs can reach large numbers of children, with increasing evidence of effectiveness in improving mental health and related outcomes, according to a research review/ read the full article

Human eye contact is an important information source. Nonetheless, so far, possibilities to recognize eye contact in everyday situations have been very limited. Computer scientists have now developed a method by the aid of which it is possible to detect eye contact,...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One of the nation's most prominent medical centers has voluntarily suspended its living donor program for kidney transplants after a living donor died last month.read the full article