The recent outbreak of Zika virus disease and its link to fetal development highlights the…
Month: February 2016
New climate model better predicts changes to ocean-carbon sink
The relationship between our future carbon dioxide emissions and future climate change depends strongly on…
Unconventional treatment strategy controls — rather than eradicates — cancer
Can we learn to live with–rather than kill–cancer? A new study suggests that frequent, low-dose…
Laser treatment may boost effectiveness of brain tumor drugs
The human brain has a remarkable defense system that filters bacteria and chemicals. For brain…
Study examines heart structure, function of NBA players
An analysis of the cardiac structure and function of more than 500 National Basketball Association…
Ocean acidification already slowing coral reef growth
A team of scientists performed the first-ever experiment that manipulated seawater chemistry in a natural…
Nitrogen a neglected threat to biodiversity
Nitrogen pollution is a recognized threat to sensitive species and ecosystems. However, the means and…
Evidence of early medieval Muslim graves found in France
Archaeological and genetic analysis may indicate that three skeletons buried in medieval graves in France…
Adult male gorillas call more during feeding than females, juveniles
Gorillas in the wild frequently ‘sing’ and ‘hum’ during feeding and adult males call more…
Short-lived killifish reveals link between gene expression, longevity
It’s well known that genetic differences among individuals influence lifespan, but a new study suggests…