Bacteria ‘trap’ could help slow down antibiotic resistance
Scientists have developed a new and faster test for identifying how single bacteria react to antibiotics, which could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance....
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Buying and selling cattle can link individual farms to thousands of others per purchase
Understanding the complex networks of "contact chains" between British farms, could help identify potential routes for spread of infections and improve disease control strategies for...
More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time
Rutgers-led study of post-menopausal women finds potential risks and benefitsCredit: Sue Shapses/Rutgers University-New Brunswick How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in...
Scientists crack genome of superfood seaweed, ito-mozuku
For the first time, researchers unveil the genome of ito-mozuku (Nemacystus decipiens), the popular Japanese brown seaweed, providing data that could help farmers better grow...
Research paves the way for next generation of optical tweezers
Credit: David Phillips / University of Exeter Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique that could pave the way for the next generation of optical...
Drug could alleviate side effects of chemo for breast cancer patients
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have demonstrated a method of forecasting which breast cancer patients will suffer heart problems from a commonly...
The Lancet: Mosquito-killing drug reduced malaria episodes by a fifth among children, according to randomised trial
First evidence that repeated mass administration of ivermectin can reduce malaria incidence in children aged five or younger without an increase in adverse events for...
Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu, study finds
CU research finds choline, an essential nutrient, prevents problems in the baby's brain development when the mother has the flu during pregnancy AURORA, Colo. (March...
Non-invasive imaging technique valid for identifying small airway disease in lung
Discovery holds promise for developing urgently needed new therapies in COPDCredit: Michigan Medicine/Manifest Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an inflammatory disease of the small airways...
Speed limit on DNA-making sets pace for life’s first steps
Credit: Images courtesy Stanislav Y. Shvartsman Fruit flies make for stingy mothers, imparting only a portion of the genetic building blocks their offspring need to...
New SDSU study examines role of sea urchins on California kelp
The new research provides valuable information to understand and protect California's quintessential kelp forests SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 14, 2019) - California sheephead and spiny...
Green tea cuts obesity, health risks in mice
Follow-up study in people underway COLUMBUS, Ohio - Green tea cut obesity and a number of inflammatory biomarkers linked with poor health in a new...
Scientists use a blender to reveal what’s in our smartphones
Credit: University of Plymouth/Real World Visuals Every year, 1.4 billion mobile phones are produced around the world. Many of us have more than one, but...
New food guide will save Canadians money but few are following it, study finds
Credit: UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH The good news is the new Canada's Food Guide will save a family of four $475 annually on grocery bills, according...
New evidence proves the work of UN agencies is effective
Academics led by Professor Lucie Cluver at Oxford University have shown how key services in lower and middle-income countries can contribute to multiple sustainable development...
