The Danish reference genome
After close to 5 years of work, the GenomeDenmark consortium has now finalized the efforts to establish a Danish Reference genome. The result is a...
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Malaria already endemic in the Mediterranean by the Roman period
Credit: (istockphoto) Malaria was already widespread on Sardinia by the Roman period, long before the Middle Ages, as indicated by research at the Institute of...
EU report: More evidence on link between antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance
The European Food Safety Authority, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are concerned about the impact of use...
New research findings to standardise first aid treatment of jellyfish stings
Credit: Photo: Nuala Moore New research from NUI Galway and the University of Hawaii at Manoa has identified the best way to treat a sting...
Circles in the sand reveal boating damage to marine biodiversity
Credit: Swansea University The findings of a study by Swansea and Cardiff University scientists highlights the need for boating activities along the UK's beautiful coastlines...
Anyone for crispy jellyfish?
Credit: Anders Boe/SDU There are far too many jellyfish in the sea, and we have an ever-increasing number of mouths to feed on the Earth....
Grown-up gannets find favorite fishing grounds
Credit: Beth Clark Like humans, some birds can spend years learning and exploring before developing more settled habits. A study of northern gannets has shown...
Moth larvae testing firm wins grant
Credit: University of Exeter A company which provides moth larvae for use in scientific testing -- reducing the need for tests on mice and rats...
Cell mechanism discovery could lead to ‘fundamental’ change in leukaemia treatment
Researchers have identified a new cell mechanism that could lead to a fundamental change in the diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia. A team in the...
Biochar could clear the air in more ways than one
Credit: Ghasideh Pourhashem/Rice University Biochar from recycled waste may both enhance crop growth and save health costs by helping clear the air of pollutants, according...
Heavy metals in water meet their match
Credit: Barron Research Group/Rice University HOUSTON -- (July 27, 2017) -- Carbon nanotubes immobilized in a tuft of quartz fiber have the power to remove...
American Society of Human Genetics 2017 Annual Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday to Saturday, Oct. 17-21, 2017 WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, South Building 9800-9899 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 WHAT: Invited and platform (oral)...
Americans are quitting smoking in higher numbers; study suggests e-cigarettes help
University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center researchers performed a population-level analysis of national surveys conducted from 2001 to 2015...
No longer lost in translation
Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology LA JOLLA, CA--Mouse models have advanced our understanding of immune function and disease in many ways but...
UCI stem cell therapy attacks cancer by targeting unique tissue stiffness
Credit: Steve Zylius/UCI Irvine, Calif. -- A stem cell-based method created by University of California, Irvine scientists can selectively target and kill cancerous tissue while...
