A method to help shorten the road to better cancer treatment has been developed by…
Month: May 2015
Environmental exposure to hormones used in animal agriculture greater than expected
Research by environmental scientists finds that potentially harmful growth-promoting hormones used in beef production are…
Enhanced dating site photos have mixed results for men and women
Enhanced photos of women viewed by men increased attractiveness but lowered trustworthiness, a new study…
Moving to a depressed neighborhood linked to weight gain
Certain regions in the United States are characterized by a higher prevalence of obesity, which…
Property inhibiting growth of bird flu virus discovered in eggs
An egg is many things. It is a versatile food but also an efficient source…
Links between household air pollution, lung infections examined, including pneumonia
Scientists have come a step closer to understanding why people exposed to household air pollution…
Pioneering facial recognition cane for the blind
A revolutionary ‘smart’ cane enabling the visually impaired to instantly identify friends and family could…
‘Make like a bat’: Two ears attuned to high frequencies help people find objects using echoes
The ability that some people have to use echoes to determine the position of an…
Changes in placenta’s protective ability during pregnancy linked to transporter proteins
An important function of the human placenta is to protect the fetus from detrimental substances…
Post-traumatic stress disorder linked to accelerated aging
People with PTSD may also be at risk for accelerated aging or premature senescence, research…