A naturally occurring fungus might help curb the spread of an invasive tree species that…
Month: May 2014
First method for generating specific, inheritable mutations revealed by researchers
The first method for generating specific and inheritable mutations in the species of the Platynereis…
New grasshopper species named after Grammy winner
A newly discovered grasshopper now bears the name of Grammy-award winning singer and activist Ana…
Hepatitis C virus: How viral proteins interact in human cells
For the first time scientists have decrypted the interaction network of hepatitis C virus proteins…
Eurovision voting patterns analyzed
The Eurovision song contest has led to speculations of tactical voting, discriminating against some participants…
If they know it’s good for them, will they eat it?
One of the problems with getting kids to eat more healthful foods has been pinpointed…
Plant defends itself from pests with mustard bomb
Cruciferous plants use a sophisticated defense system, known as the mustard oil bomb, to get…
Luminescent nanocrystal tags enable rapid detection of multiple pathogens in a single test
A research team using tunable luminescent nanocrystals as tags to advance medical and security imaging…
First-ever study describes deep-sea animal communities around a sunken shipping container
Thousands of shipping containers are lost from cargo vessels each year. In 2004, scientists discovered…
Easing depression among women with new care approach
Women who received collaborative care for depression at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic showed fewer…