The richer the assortment of amphibian species living in a pond, the more protection that…
Month: February 2013
Gene that suppresses herpesviruses discovered
Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and Epstein-Barr virus hide within the worldwide human population. While dormant in…
A war without end, with Earth’s carbon cycle held in the balance
The greatest battle in Earth’s history has been going on for hundreds of millions of…
Busy beavers give Canada geese a lift, study shows
A new study shows that busy beavers are helping Canada geese get an earlier start…
‘Masked’ mold toxins in food should be included in safety regulations
Government limits on mold toxins present naturally in grain crops should be expanded to include…
Simulation helps scientists better understand the origin of our solar system
Simulations boost the significance of image and measurement data from space missions: based on the…
Protein central to cancer stem cell formation provides new potential target
Researchers have identified a pivotal protein in a cellular transformation that makes a cancer cell…
New way to look finds more at risk of heart disease
A nursing student uses a support tool with Framingham Risk Score to identify endangered patients…
Scientists discover how animals taste, and avoid, high salt concentrations
Researchers have discovered how the tongue detects high concentrations of salt, the first step in…
Epigenetics shapes fate of brain vs. brawn castes in carpenter ants
Researchers found that epigenetic regulation is key to distinguishing one caste of carpenter ants, the…