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Discovery of a gene associated with a set of poorly understood rare diseases
The genomic sequencing of hundreds of patients with diverse types of ciliopathies has revealed that "in many cases the gene...
Rethinking serotonin could lead to a shift in psychiatric care
A better understanding of how a key chemical messenger acts in the brain could lead to a radical shift in...
Take advantage of evolution in malaria fight, scientists say
Credit: Penelope Lynch Scientists could harness the power of evolution to stop mosquitoes spreading malaria, according to new research by...
Metabolic mechanism identified for R-LA induced cell death in liver…
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 11, 2017–A new study that measured metabolite levels over time...
3 small energy firms to collaborate with PNNL
Credit: ThermChem Corporation RICHLAND, Wash. – Three small businesses have been selected to collaborate with researchers at the Department of...
Bat disease fungus found to be widespread in northeast China
Bats in northeast China are infected with the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that has decimated bat...
International study shows moderate consumption of fats and carbohydrates best for health
Credit: Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton, Ont. (August 29, 2017) – Research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has...
Like elephants, large working proteins have small handlers
Credit: UMass Amherst AMHERST, Mass. – A graduate student's surprise observation in fundamental experiments with small binding molecules at work...
A new critically endangered tree species depends on unique habitat found only on…
Credit: Kenneth R. Wood A new tree species, Melicope stonei (Rutaceae or citrus family), endemic to the Hawaiian island of...
Ravens: Non-breeders live in highly dynamic social groups
Credit: Matthias Loretto, University of Vienna Several recent studies have revealed that ravens are among the most intelligent species of...
New study explains factors that influence the timing of infectious…
Credit: UGA The delay between the time when a disease outbreak becomes possible and when it actually happens depends chiefly...
Crops evolving ten millennia before experts thought
Credit: University of Warwick Ancient peoples began to systematically affect evolution of crops up to 30,000 years ago – ten...
Research finds injury from contact sport has harmful, though temporary…
Credit: McMaster University McMaster University neuroscientists studying sports-related head injuries have found that it takes less than a full concussion...
Ancient fungi could help Canada’s future northern forests
Credit: UBC Okanagan As Canada's vast boreal and tundra ecosystems experience dramatic warming due to climate change, trees are rapidly...
Virginia continues to lead in clam and oyster aquaculture
Virginia shellfish farmers sold $48.3 million in clams and oysters in 2015, with hard clam sales of $32.3 million once...
Vaccine against Zika virus tested successfully in mice
An experimental vaccine against Zika virus developed by Brazilian and US researchers has been tested successfully in trials with mice....
The scientists found out, that bats are transmitters of infections dangerous for humans
The zoologist of Tomsk State UniversityMaria Orlova participates in an international research project dedicated to parasites fauna of bats of...
Too many Bambi are bad for the forest
Credit: Cameron Rutt Overabundant deer can spell trouble for people, including frequent car collisions and the spread of zoonotic diseases....
Plant parasite dodder transmits signals among different hosts
Credit: ZHANG Jingxiong Around 1% of flowering plants are parasites. Some of these parasites can survive without host plants while...
