Contact lenses may alter the natural microbial community of the eyes, according to a study….
Month: March 2016
Single bacteria grows 60 percent better on the International Space Station than on Earth
Researchers grew microbes collected from sports teams, historical monuments, museums, spacecraft, and schools and sent…
More ancient viruses lurk in our DNA than we thought
Think your DNA is all human? Think again. And a new discovery suggests it’s even…
Depression study examines levels of ‘love’ hormone and its impacts on mother-baby emotional bonding
Widely referred to as the “love” hormone, oxytocin is an indispensable part of childbirth and…
Lake Erie phosphorus-reduction targets challenging but achievable
Large-scale changes to agricultural practices will be required to meet the goal of reducing levels…
Fish bond when they eat the same food
Similar-smelling chemical cues could explain why some animals choose to live together with other species,…
Migratory birds disperse seeds long distances
Some species of plants are capable of colonizing new habitats thanks to birds that transport…
For older adults with dementia, transitions in care can increase risk for serious problems
Having coordinated care and a long-term care plan in place that considers the needs of…
Link between public policy life expectancy reinforced by new international research
New research shows that life expectancy declined significantly and rapidly in three countries where policy…
Global spread of Zika linked to types of mosquitoes that transmit it
More cities than previously assumed could soon grapple with the Zika virus if two species…