Dolphins behave uniquely. On the one hand, male dolphins form alliances with others; on the…
Month: March 2012
Researchers close in on vaccine to protect babies
Researchers are closing in on a needle-free vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major…
Current chemical testing missing low-dosage effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) —- such as BPA —- can show tangible effects on health endpoints…
Milky Way image reveals detail of a billion stars
More than one billion stars in the Milky Way can be seen together in detail…
Two-in-one device uses sewage as fuel to make electricity and clean the sewage
Scientists have described a new and more efficient version of an innovative device the size…
Standard test may miss food ingredients that cause milk allergy
The standard test used to detect milk-protein residues in processed foods may not work as…
New more-sensitive blood test catches recurring breast cancer a year earlier
A new blood test is twice as sensitive and can detect breast cancer recurrence a…
With you in the room, bacteria counts spike — by about 37 million bacteria per hour
A person’s mere presence in a room can add 37 million bacteria to the air…
Health impact, interplay of diet soft drinks and overall diet unravelled
Are diet sodas good or bad for you? The jury is still out, but a…
Key mechanism involved in Type 2 diabetes identified
Scientists have discovered a key protein that regulates insulin resistance — the diminished ability of…