Phosphorus can be found in fertilizers, drinks and detergents. It accumulates in waterways and pollutes…
Month: March 2014
Nasal spray delivers new type of depression treatment
A nasal spray that delivers a peptide to treat depression holds promise as a potential…
When mothers are active so are their children — but many mothers are not
A study of physical activity patterns of women and their four-year-olds reveals a strong association…
Tackling multidrug-resistant, extensively drug-resistant TB: New consensus reached
New consensus statements have been developed to help tackle the growing threat of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis…
Biased sex ratios predict more promiscuity, polygamy and ‘divorce’ in birds
More birds break pair bonds or ‘divorce’ in populations where there are more females, according…
Climate change will improve survival rates of British bird — the long-tailed tit
Climate change may be bad news for billions, but scientists have discovered one unlikely winner…
Faster genetic testing method will likely transform care for many patients with breast cancer
Faster and cheaper DNA sequencing techniques will likely improve care for patients with breast cancer…
Unfolded proteins collapse when exposed to heat, crowded environments
Not only folded proteins fulfill important functions in the human body; unfolded or intrinsically disordered…
Mother-of-pearl inspires super-strong material
Whether traditional or derived from high technology, ceramics all have the same flaw: they are…
DNA from fossils reveal origin of Norwegian lemmings
A new ancient DNA study shows that the Norwegian lemming has a unique history. In…