FAIRMONT — Teaching encompasses everything Fairmont Senior High science teacher Allison Ralston is passionate about.  "I get to be really hands on and in-depth with science topics ranging all the way ...

Every year, bacteria kill more than a million people worldwide through infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. In ...

The mechanical process of cell division exerts powerful, if microscopic, forces. How do the molecular machines that power it ...

Genetic clues may help explain why sloths live at such a low gear. In a new study, researchers linked the animals' extremely ...

And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal are taking place continuously throughout your life. Beneath their hard ...

Today:Early fog in the far southwest clears quickly. Most areas stay dry with sunshine and variable cloud, though northern and northeastern regions may see isolated showers. Light winds overall, ...

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Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

The genetic code is central to life. With minor variations, everything uses the same sets of three DNA bases to encode the same 20 amino acids. We have discovered no major exceptions to this, leading ...

Cinnamon is a spice rich in antioxidants, such as cinnamaldehyde. Some studies suggest that cinnamon may provide certain health benefits, including blood sugar management, protection against heart ...