Biology
Hormonal data in breath from whales interpreted for health indicators
BOSTON (July 2018) - As free-swimming North Atlantic right whales moved through the Atlantic Ocean, scientists with the Anderson Cabot...
Otago-led research cites faulty science and ethics in DNA analyzes of ‘Ata’
Credit: University of Otago. University of Otago-led international collaborative research calls into question the ethics and skeletal and genomic analysis...
Molecular culprits of protein aggregation in ALS and FTLD
The mutated and aggregated protein FUS is implicated in two neurodegenerative diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration...
Compound identified that protects against neurodegeneration
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have identified a new compound that protects against neurodegeneration in nematode worms. The discovery...
Media registration now open for 30th EORTC-NCI-AACR symposium
Journalists can now register online for the 30th EORTC-NCI-AACR symposium on "Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics", which takes place in...
Biological signalling processes in intelligent materials
Credit: Wilfried Weber Scientists from the University of Freiburg have developed materials systems that are composed of biological components and...
Allergies: Mugwort pollen as main source of airborne endotoxins
Credit: J. Buters / Technical University of Munich A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma...
Memorization test & resting state EEG components in mild & subjective cognitive impairment
Researchers at the University of Trieste have found that using a nonlinear approach in EEG analysis in combination with a...
Lateral gene transfer enables chemical protection of beetles against antagonistic fungi
Credit: photo/©: Laura Flórez Like all other living organisms, animals face the challenge of fending off enemies. Using chemical weaponry...
Traditional Tibetan medicine exposes people and environment to high mercury levels
Many people view the Tibetan Plateau, or "Roof of the World," as a pristine alpine environment, largely untouched by pollution....
New research shows little effect of omega 3 on risk of heart disease, stroke or death
Omega 3 is a type of fat. Small amounts of omega 3 fats are essential for good health, and they...
Fatty liver disease pandemic needs ‘gold standard’ human-relevant research
BRUSSELS (16 July 2018) - A new study by scientists from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel calls for a new gold...
AI technology could help protect water supplies
Progress on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology could make monitoring at water treatment plants cheaper and easier and help safeguard...
Quick soil test aims to determine nitrogen need
Credit: Steve W. Culman Healthy soil contributes to healthy crops. Farmers know this, so they do what they can to...
Omega 3 supplements have little or no heart or vascular health benefit
New evidence published today shows there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing...
Research on British teeth unlocks potential for new insights into ancient diets
Credit: Camilla Speller, University of York. Goofy, yellow and crooked: British smiles have sometimes had a less-than-flattering international image, but...
2018 ESA Regional Policy Award recognizes Representative Walter J. Leger III
Credit: Louisiana House of Representatives Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, the Ecological Society of America (ESA) will...
Study shows 5,000 percent increase in native trees on rat-free palmyra atoll
Credit: Island Conservation New research published in PLOS ONE this week demonstrates dramatic positive benefits for native trees following rat...
$1.54 million NIH grant to identify ways to improve cardiac function in heart failure
Credit: Julie O'Connor, Wayne State University DETROIT - Preventing heart failure is a major challenge in the management of cardiovascular...
Getting to a 75 percent sugar reduction: How researchers discovered sweet spot for Stevia
Credit: Dr. John Fry JULY 17, 2018 (Brussels, Belgium) -- A team of 27 scientists working with a major stevia...
