Low baseline diastolic blood pressure (DBP) appears to be associated with brain atrophy in patients…
Month: June 2013
Bridge species drive tropical engine of biodiversity
New research sheds light on how the tropics came to be teeming with species while…
A path to lower-risk painkillers: Newly-discovered drug target paves way for alternatives to morphine
New findings provide vital step towards exploring pain medications that may lower risks of prescription…
Biotech crops vs. pests: Successes and failures from the first billion acres
A landmark study analyzes why pest resistance to genetically modified crops evolved quickly in some…
China is outsourcing carbon: Key findings on regional, global impact of trade on environment
In two different studies, researchers have published groundbreaking findings on the environmental impact of globalization,…
Unfrozen mystery: H2O reveals a new secret
Using revolutionary new techniques, scientists have made a striking discovery about how ice behaves under…
Reputation can trump money: Reputation concerns can encourage people to take part in real world ‘public-good’ programs
Using enrollment in a California blackout prevention program as an experimental test bed, a team…
Shape of nanoparticles points the way toward more targeted drugs
The shape of nanoparticles can enhance drug targeting, according to new research. The study found…
Brain circuits link obsessive-compulsive behavior and obesity
A new study suggests that the brain circuits that control obsessive-compulsive behavior are intertwined with…
How does inbreeding avoidance evolve in plants?
Inbreeding is generally deleterious, even in flowering plants. Since inbreeding raises the risk that bad…