Women who were socially well integrated had a lower risk for suicide in a new…
Month: July 2015
First smartphone DNA test for chlamydia
Researchers have developed a smartphone test for chlamydia that can detect the disease with high…
First lab-on-cartridge device that can perform all common medical tests
Clinical laboratory tests play a crucial role in making sure patients get appropriate care, yet…
Atomic view of bacterial enzymes that help human digestion
A group of researchers has reached deep into the human gut, plucked out a couple…
Hospital penalties based on total number of blood clots may be unfairly imposed, study shows
Researchers say their review of 128 medical case histories suggests that financial penalties imposed on…
New research will boost grasp of North American carbon cycle
For centuries, people have transformed and splintered landscapes and ecosystems in North America. This radical…
Study of birds’ sense of smell reveals important clues for behavior, adaptation
From slight sparrows to preening peacocks to soaring falcons, birds have long been known to…
Yarn from slaughterhouse waste
Researchers have developed a yarn from ordinary gelatine that has good qualities similar to those…
Climbing a tree can improve cognitive skills, researchers say
Climbing a tree and balancing on a beam can dramatically improve cognitive skills, according to…
Henry V’s Agincourt naval fleet much smaller than previously believed
The naval preparations that allowed Henry V’s army to travel from England to France in…