Feral animals and pest plants threaten many Australian species in the Lake Eyre Basin, the…
Month: August 2015
Loss of altruism (and a body plan) without a loss of genes
The evolutionary loss of the ‘altruistic’ worker caste in ants is not accompanied by a…
Statistical model helps police identify crime series; speeds apprehension of perpetrators
A statistical model — now an easy-to-use software tool — local police can use to…
The short-baseline detectives and the mysterious case of the sterile neutrino
Scientists from more than 45 institutions around the world have teamed up to design a…
New combination treatment effective against melanoma skin metastases
In findings never before seen in melanoma, a novel combination therapy was found to be…
Common class of ‘channel blocking’ drugs may find a role in cancer therapy
Drugs called ion channel blockers, which are commonly used to treat cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric…
One technique therapists use that really helps depressed patients
Some depressed patients may be hoping for answers from their therapists, but a new study…
Important gaps found in evidence for best methods for cleaning hospital rooms to prevent healthcare-associated infections
While a new study points to several promising cleaning tactics of “high-touch surfaces,” there’s a…
Non-native marine species’ spread, impact explained by time since introduction
The time since the introduction of a non-native marine species best explains its global range,…
Depressed teens at risk of heart disease, early monitoring urged
Teens with major depression or bipolar disorder are at high risk of early heart and…