The first video of tool use by a fish has now been published. In the…
Month: September 2011
Key protein causing excess liver production of glucose in diabetes identified
Researchers have identified a powerful molecular pathway that regulates the liver’s management of insulin and…
Additives meant to protect vitamin C actually cause more harm, study suggests
Anti-caking agents in powdered products may hasten degradation of vitamin C instead of doing what…
Children with autism benefit from early, intensive therapy
Researchers have found that children with autism spectrum disorders who receive more intensive therapy to…
Loss of ‘lake lawnmowers’ leads to algae blooms
Unprecedented algae growth in some lakes could be linked to the decline of water calcium…
Branding or microchip implant for identification: Tradition or stress?
For animal welfare reasons, many veterinarians are currently promoting the method of implanting a microchip…
New research promises better collection of prostate cancer cells
Using something called “inertial microfluidics,” researchers are able to safely separate and collect concentrated volumes…
High-risk donor livers used with greater frequency in transplantations
The shortage of available organs for transplantation has driven up use of high-risk donor livers….
Female mate searching evolves when mating gifts are important, katydid study finds
In the animal world, males typically search for their female partners. The mystery is that…
Genetic variant linked to blocked heart arteries in patients with diabetes
Researchers have identified the first genetic variant associated with severity of coronary artery disease in…