With the socio-economic developments of the last decades, new emerging compounds have been produced, released…
Month: March 2015
Number of fungal species has been greatly overestimated
The most species-rich fungal communities are in tropical rainforests, new research confirms. The estimated global…
Presentation is key in patient information, research suggests
The font type of written text and how easy it is to read can be…
Scientists question tropical protected areas’ role under climate change
New research highlights how poor connectivity of protected area (PA) networks in Southeast Asia may…
Listening to classical music modulates genes that are responsible for brain functions
Although listening to music is common in all societies, the biological determinants of listening to…
Tablet use: significance of usage position, potential for neck damage
Tablet use has rocketed. Last year in the US, for example, 42% of under 18’s…
Female mice do not avoid mating with unhealthy males
A male’s attractiveness lies not only in his physical appearance. This is true for people…
Mobile quarantine station for malicious android apps
The attacks were perfidious: In February this year, the Czech IT security company Avast declared…
Blood pressure drug protects against symptoms of multiple sclerosis in animal models
An FDA-approved drug for high blood pressure, guanabenz, prevents myelin loss and alleviates clinical symptoms…
VIRLOCK Combines File Infection and Ransomware
Analysis by Jaaziel Carlos, Jonh Chua, and Rodwin Fuentes Ransomware has become one of the…