High levels of chemicals found in indoor cats
Credit: Photo: Jana Weiss A study from Stockholm University have now established what was previously suspected, that the high levels of brominated flame retardants measured...
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New algorithm identifies gene transfers between different bacterial species
Credit: Photo: Pekka Marttinen Gene transfers are particularly common in the antibiotic-resistance genes of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. When mammals breed, the genome of the offspring...
Two types of sensors that provide information on vineyard water status are designed
Credit: NUP/UPNA-Public University of Navarre The first of these sensors provides information without being in contact with the plant and works by capturing information in...
Tissue-engineered model developed to study bone-invading tumor
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 24, 2017--Researchers have used tissue engineering to create models for studying the bone-destroying activity of...
Interactive health apps may inspire healthy behaviors, but watch the tone
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Just like real doctors and nurses, online health tools with good -- but controlled -- communication skills can promote healthier lifestyles,...
Saturn’s rings viewed in the mid-infrared show bright cassini division
Credit: NAOJ A team of researchers has succeeded in measuring the brightnesses and temperatures of Saturn's rings using the mid-infrared images taken by the Subaru...
New ‘tougher-than-metal’ fiber-reinforced hydrogels
Credit: Hokkaido University Efforts are currently underway around the world to create materials that are friendly to both society and the environment. Among them are...
Miniature device is 3 times more efficient in generating new colors of laser pulses
Credit: Source: UW Physics, Radoslaw Chrapkiewicz A group of researchers from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw has just published the results...
The potential consequences for cancer care and cancer research of Brexit
In an editorial to be published on Friday 24 February 2017 in the journal ecancermedicalscience, leading academics from across the UK explore the risks facing...
Tokyo Tech and Input Output HK create the Cryptocurrency Collaborative Research Chair
Credit: Tokyo Institute of Technology and IOHH During 2017 and 2018, IOHK and Tokyo Tech will promote joint research in cryptocurrencies and blockchain related technologies...
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Credit: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that often predates Alzheimer's disease (AD), can be remotely detected through a self-administer..
Experience graphene mobile innovation at the GSMA Mobile World Congress
Graphene is back at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 with the Graphene Experience Zone. Designed to showcase graphene mobile innovation in an interactive way, the...
Broad cancer vaccine may be out of reach
The high level of genetic diversity between individual tumors suggests that if it were to be developed, a broad cancer vaccine would be unlikely to...
Government of Myanmar unveils new plan to protect marine wildlife and resources
BALI (Feb. 23-24, 2017) - The Government of Myanmar and WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) announced today a comprehensive plan to protect the country's diverse fisheries...
New gene for atrazine resistance identified in waterhemp
Credit: Lauren Quinn URBANA, Ill. - Waterhemp has been locked in an arms race with farmers for decades. Nearly every time farmers attack the weed...
