Race matters less than expected in study showing relationship between poverty and obesity. Although obesity…
Month: January 2016
Current malaria treatment fails in Cambodia due to drug-resistant parasites
New findings confirm dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, the first-line treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection in Cambodia, has…
Using skin to save the heart
Cell therapies for heart ailments involve transplanting over a billion heart cells to the patient’s…
Roman toilets gave no clear health benefit, and Romanization actually spread parasites
Intestinal parasites such as whipworm became increasingly common across Europe during the Roman Period, despite…
In defense of pathogenic proteins
Protein deposits in cells, such as those associated with diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, can…
Optimized arctic observations for improving weather forecast in the northern sea route
The Northern Sea Route could be an attractive shipping route during Arctic ice-free periods; however,…
Negotiation tip: Gain sympathy and gain the advantage
Is sympathy considered a sign of weakness or is there a place for sympathy in…
In rainforests, battle for sunlight shapes forest structure
Competition for sunlight among rainforest trees leads to the remarkably consistent pattern of tree sizes…
Lead exposure linked to ADHD in kids with genetic mutation
Exposure to small amounts of lead may contribute to ADHD symptoms in children who have…
Increased legal liabilities limit prescribed fire use for brush control
Private landowners and managers tend to shy away from the use of prescribed fire for…