About one-third of patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) will develop delirium, a…
Month: June 2015
New tool brings standards to epigenetic studies
A new technique has been developed that calibrates a commonly-used tool in epigenetic experiments with…
New study calls for radical shake-up of the Early Years curriculum to help boost achievements of summer born children
A new study has suggested that summer born children struggle at school entry because of…
Interruption of Gulf Stream may lead to large cooling in Europe
A new record of past climate change shows that a warm climate in northern Europe…
Re-use of paper sludge via pyrolysis
Scientists are helping the paper industry to convert paper sludge – the largest waste stream…
DNA that only females have
In many animal species, the chromosomes differ between the sexes. The male has a Y…
Simulation helps to prepare for the consequences of natural disasters
A simulation tool has been developed to help users prepare for unexpected catastrophes and natural…
‘Vampire’ plants can have positive impact up the food chain
New research has revealed that parasitic ‘vampire’ plants that attach onto and derive nutrients from…
Is dietary supplementation appropriate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often picky eaters, which can lead parents to…
Simple score predicts risk of death for middle-aged adults in the UK
A simple score test can predict the risk of death for middle-aged adults, a British…