A series of reports outlines how governments, organizations and corporations are successfully moving away from…
Month: June 2015
Bacterial genome scalpel can identify key gene regions
In a study that twists nature’s arm to gain clues into the varied functions of…
Lab mimicry opens a window to the deep interiors of stars and planets
The matter that makes up distant planets and even-more-distant stars exists under extreme pressure and…
Conservation policies could improve human health
An analysis of four years of data on disease, climate, demographics, public health services and…
Toothed whales have survived millions of years without key antiviral proteins
Researchers have determined that toothed whales lack functional Mx genes — a surprising discovery, since…
Gene therapy prevents Parkinson’s disease in animal model
Gene therapy to reduce production of a brain protein prevented development of Parkinson’s disease in…
Family ties: Social structure matters in species conservation
Many animal species, including humans, live and breed in groups with complex social organizations. The…
Small thunderstorms may add up to massive cyclones on Saturn
Atmospheric scientists propose a possible mechanism for Saturn’s polar cyclones: Over time, small, short-lived thunderstorms…
New type of gecko-like gripper created
Researchers are developing a new kind of gripper, motivated by the ability of animals like…
Bringing anti-cancer technology to market
New technology involves use of an antibody-based cancer therapy that down-regulates a plethora of pathways…