News

  1. Humans

    Genetic roots of ‘orchid’ children

    Kids who inherit certain DNA variants may be most likely to wilt in bad circumstances and bloom in good ones.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Psychology

    Shocking experiment shows talk is cheap

    Though most people swear they'd never hurt anybody for money, most are also quick to shock a new acquaintance for a few quid when actually given the chance, a British study finds.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Health & Medicine

    Beer, bugs, DNA linked to stomach cancer

    Guzzlers who have a particular genetic variant and an unnoticed bacterial infection are at high risk, a European study finds.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Life

    Sugar fuels growth of insulin-making cells

    Mouse study suggests a new strategy for treating diabetes.