Nature Communications
Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk
Eight of the genes had been associated with skin cancer in previous research.
Novel device can harvest water from desert air
The test device was powered solely by sunlight, and although it was a small proof-of-concept device.
Our brain may navigate using just smells: study
Development of virtual reality technology has mainly focused on vision and sound.
Excess calcium in brain may lead to Parkinson's disease
Understanding the role of alpha-synuclein in physiological or pathological processes may aid in the development of new treatments.
Heavy periods could soon be a thing of the past
The fact that preliminary results suggest no interference with fertility makes it even more promising.
Newly found mechanism could pave way to end allergic reactions
The antibody interacts in a complex biochemical process in the human body by which it prevents the antibody from attaching to cells.
Pain-free patch for diabetics may manage blood sugar for days
It is mixed with therapeutic agents and poured into a microneedle form to make the patch.
New system can help machines think like humans
This contrasts with typical computer systems, where processors perform logic separate from memory modules.
Plants emit 30 per cent more carbon than thought: study
Such increases may lower the future ability of global vegetation to offset carbon dioxide emissions caused by burning of fossil fuels.
European history on repeat: Study finds evidence of 'Brexit 1.0'
The first pieces of the puzzle came some 10 years ago, when researchers found geophysical evidence in the central part of English Channel.