If you’re a musician, this sounds too good to be true: psychologists have been able…
Month: May 2015
Wastewater treatment may be creating new antibiotics
For years, scientists have been aware of the potential problems of antibiotics being present in…
Sleep quality influences cognitive performance of autistic, neurotypical children
One night of poor sleep significantly decreases performance on intelligence tests in children with autism…
New target for treating drug-resistant melanoma found
A new study explains why some melanoma tumors are resistant to BRAF inhibitor treatment. Melanoma…
Researchers unravel a link between a genetic mutation and autistic behaviors, then find a way to undo it
The mechanisms behind a genetic mutation that produces certain autistic behaviors in mice has been…
Bladder cells regurgitate bacteria to prevent UTIs
Bladder cells have a highly effective way to combat E. coli bacteria that cause urinary…
Pangolin trade: Experts urge reforms to CITES
New research by conservationists suggests that in order to manage trade-threatened species more effectively the…
High rates of MRSA transmission found between nursing home residents, healthcare workers
Healthcare workers frequently contaminate their gloves and gowns during every day care of nursing homes…
Spinning a new version of spider silk
After years of research decoding the complex structure and production of spider silk, researchers have…
Ombitasvir/paritaprevir/r in hepatitis C: Indication of added benefit in certain patients
The new drug combination showed an advantage in three of a total of 16 patient…