Human genes that encode proteins often contain non-coding segments known as introns. Removing introns is crucial for the proper expression of genetic information. Understanding how our cells ...

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...

A new study found that cold-water immersion offers a number of short-lived potential health benefits. In the 12 hours after ...

A systematic review found that cold-water immersion can temporarily lower stress, improve sleep, and slightly enhance quality of life. However, benefits faded within months, and claims about immune or ...

For many eukaryotic introns, splicing is done in a series of reactions which are catalyzed by the spliceosome, a complex of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs) and associated proteins ...

Your risk of developing a cold increases when you socialize or spend time in crowded spaces without social distancing. Other factors that increase your risk include those that lower your immune system ...

Even in places where temperatures do rise above freezing during the day, they will drop below freezing for several more nights, refreezing roads and cold surfaces. These colder-than-normal ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – The coldest of the cold is behind us, at least for this stretch of bitterly cold weather. Temperatures in Northeast Ohio bottomed out early Wednesday morning and will begin a ...

We know how to protect ourselves from the cold – but what about our furry friends? The extreme cold can be very dangerous for cats, dogs, birds, squirrels and more. The SPCA advises keeping dog ...