Léa Surugue

A vaccine made of nanoparticles has shown promising results in cancerous mice and in three melanoma patients.

Genetic mutation identified as causing rapidly progressive form of multiple sclerosis in two families.

A survey of American adults has found they are now more tolerant and likely to engage in same-sex behaviour.

Fossils from the Devonian era have been discovered, boosting knowledge of what nature was like millions of years ago.

A breakdown in this barrier is characteristic of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

People who publish their alcohol consumption online are more at risk of developing a drinking problem.

The brain activity of an epileptic patient was recorded as he went through a delusional religious conversation.

Ancient crops bring concrete proof of an South East Asian colonisation of Madagascar.

Scientists pinpoint alterations to DNA in pregnant smokers.

Third generation pills potentially increases the risk of pulmonary embolism while those containing levonorgestrel decrease it.

Thirteen species of birds have been identified as threatened by the pet trade in Indonesian islands.

A carnivorous Marsupial living millions of years ago has been identified as a 'snail-eater'.

Palaeolithic paintings and engravings in a cave, discovered in 1929, have just been identified.

Radar data of Mars suggest an Ice Age could have taken place on the planet.

A molecule has been synthesised to act against cancerous cells of patients with melanomas.

People deemed workaholics appear more vulnerable to psychiatric and behavioural disorders.

Data collected during the economic crisis suggest a rise in cancer-related mortality in the OECD.

Ancient DNA of a Phoenician man reveals he probably had European ancestors.

Mysterious 176,000-year-old structures in Bruniquel cave indicate multi-skilled Neanderthals.

Apes communicate very much like humans, taking turn to participate in the conversation.

Though sexual assault often happens in the context of drink-spiking, other motives may lie behind drugging.

Provision of healthcare to offenders is a basic human right. But how is this achieved in UK's biggest prison?

Scientists in Florida have captured a flash of lightning on high-speed camera, with impressive results.

Scientific literature suggests THC can alter DNA structure during cell division, leading to new diseases.

In Egypt, archaeologists find coffin of powerful Sattjeni lady.

Anders Breivik killed 77 for his beliefs but has not been diagnosed as psychotic.

Following three Mount Everest deaths in three days, IBTimes UK looks at high-altitude sickness.

Smoking while pregnant can increase the odds of giving birth to a schizophrenic child.

5,000 years ago, beer could have been brewed in China using barley and other cereals.