Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an antibiotic-resistant superbug, can cause life-threatening skin, bloodstream and surgical site…
Month: April 2015
Hormone, bone tests may be indicative of dialysis patients’ heart health
Approximately 2 million kidney disease patients in the world receive some sort of dialysis treatment….
Natural oil dispersion mechanism found for deep-ocean blowout
A first-of-its-kind study observed how oil droplets are formed and measured their size under high…
Through the grapevine: Molecular mechanisms behind Pinot berry color variation
Variations in the color of grapevine berries within the Pinot family result from naturally-occurring genetic…
DNA can’t explain all inherited biological traits, research shows
Characteristics passed between generations are not decided solely by DNA, but can be brought about…
Astronomers watch unfolding saga of massive star formation
Astronomers are getting a unique, real-time look as a massive young star develops, with the…
Modular brains help organisms learn new skills without forgetting old skills
New research suggests that when brains are organized into modules they are better at learning…
Raising retirement age would widen benefit disparities for disadvantaged
The age to receive full Social Security benefits should be closer to 70, according to…
Placenta reflects arsenic exposure in pregnant women, fetuses, study shows
The placenta can be used to reliably measure arsenic exposure in pregnant women and how…
TRMM satellite makes direct pass over Super Typhoon Maysak
The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite delivered a remarkable image of Super Typhoon Maysak on…