When not to eat your kids
Even though it is known to be a cannibal, the mangrove rivulus or killifish of the Americas will never eat one of its own embryos,...
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How receptors for medicines work inside cells
Credit: Graphic: Team Calebiro The human genome encodes hundreds of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These form the largest group of receptors through which hormones and...
Preventing exercise-induced bronchospasm
A team of researchers in Italy have explored previous research to find the best ways to identify, prevent and treat exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in children...
The sniff test of self-recognition confirmed: Dogs have self-awareness
A new research carried out by the Department of Psychology of the Barnard College in the USA, in publication on the journal Behavioural Processes (Horowitz,...
Reproducing the computational environments of experiments
Credit: Image: MDC Experiments increasingly rely on high-performance computing software. Differences in software environments can cause problems when those experiments need to be reproduced -...
Man-made reefs: A compelling diving alternative — Ben-Gurion U. study
Credit: AABGU BEER-SHEVA, Israel...September 5, 2017 - Artificial, man-made reefs can be more attractive to divers than nearby natural coral formations and can help mitigate...
Rare footage of a new clearwing moth species from Malaysia reveals its behavior
Credit: Marta Skowron Volponi & Paolo Volponi Unique footage of a new species of clearwing moth has been recorded in a primeval rainforest in Peninsular...
Scientists find new evidence about how to prevent worsening pneumonia
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Sept. 5, 2017) - Sodium channels in the cells that line the tiny capillaries in our...
Side effects of antidepressants used for chronic pain relief
Chronic pain negatively impacts a person's quality of life. Often, over the counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are ineffective in alleviating chronic...
Studies call for expansion and digitization of Arctic museum collections
As sea ice continues to disappear, scientists are rushing to gather data on Arctic taxa. How should the collected plant and animal specimens be stored?...
New insights into bacterial toxins
A toxin produced by a bacterium that causes urinary tract infections is related to, yet different in key ways from, the toxin that causes whooping...
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology for Healthcare Forum at the Basel Life Conference
Tuesday, September 5th, 2018, Baltimore MD, Insilico Medicine today announced that its founder and CEO, Alex Zhavoronkov will present the company's latest research on the...
Helping in the fight against illegal gold mining in Colombia
Credit: University of Portsmouth A University of Portsmouth disaster specialist is helping with the fight in Colombia against illegal gold mining and its impacts, from...
Dig, dive, survive
We humans aren't the only creatures drawn by the smell of a good meal. Fruit fly larvae, it turns out, are equally susceptible to food...
Sustainability, nutrient management, soil health focus of symposium
Soil health is a key to growing food in a sustainable manner. The 4R nutrient stewardship program is part of that. 4R is an agricultural...