Stabilizing TREM2 — a potential strategy to combat Alzheimer’s disease
Heidelberg, 30 August 2017 - A gene called triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2, or TREM2, has been associated with numerous neurodegenerative diseases, such...
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Researchers tackle methane emissions with gas-guzzling bacteria
An international research team co-led by a Monash biologist has shown that methane-oxidising bacteria - key organisms responsible for greenhouse gas mitigation - are more...
New research on fossil whales’ teeth shows they were ferocious predators
International research involving Monash biologists has provided new insights into how the feeding habits of the whale - the biggest animal - have evolved. The...
Conservation hindered by geographical mismatches between capacity and need
New research suggests that geographical mismatches between conservation needs and expertise may hinder global conservation goals. Experts from the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and...
Stroke patient improvement with a brain-computer interface
Credit: University of Adelaide University of Adelaide researchers have shown that it is possible for stroke patients to improve motor function using special training involving...
An island getaway: Why some Listeria strains survive good food hygiene standards
Credit: Institute of Milk Hygiene Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that colonizes and reproduces on diverse food products including cheese or meat. Without proper...
How invasive species threaten bats
Credit: Julia Boland A new review is the first to describe the scope of threats to bats by invasive species. The review summarizes the threats...
Do squirrels teach bears to cross the railroad? Grizzlies dig squirrel middens for grains
Credit: Julia Put Grains have been reported to regularly trickle from hopper cars travelling via the railway located within the Canadian Banff and Yoho National...
Leaf sensors can tell farmers when crops need to be watered
Credit: Penn State Plant-based sensors that measure the thickness and electrical capacitance of leaves show great promise for telling farmers when to activate their irrigation...
Fish food for marine farms harbor antibiotic resistance genes
From isolated caves to ancient permafrost, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes for resistance have been showing up in unexpected places. As scientists puzzle over how genes...
Biosensor could help diagnose illnesses directly in serum
In this age of fast fashion and fast food, people want things immediately. The same holds true when they get sick and want to know...
Protein turnover could be clue to living longer
Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA -- (Aug. 30, 2017) It may seem paradoxical, but studying what goes wrong in rare diseases can provide useful insights...
Dog walkers motivated by happiness, not health
It appears to be a case of 'do what makes you happy' for people who regularly walk their dogs. According to new University of Liverpool...
Some birds better than others at adjusting to habitat degradation
Credit: M.C. Sagario Before habitat degradation from impacts like grazing begins to cause population declines, the first response by wildlife usually comes in the form...
Two-stage approach to risk-reducing mastectomy improves results for women with large breasts
Aug. 29, 2017 - For women undergoing risk-reducing mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, reconstruction can be challenging in those with larger breasts. A two-stage approach...
