The potential of light as a noninvasive, highly focused alternative to pain medication was made…
Month: April 2016
Where next for Zika virus?
A new global risk map reveals priority regions where authorities could intervene to control the…
Promiscuity may help some corals survive bleaching events
Researchers have shown for the first time that some corals surviving bleaching events can acquire…
Baboons watch neighbors for clues about food, but can end up in queues
Baboons learn about food locations socially through monitoring the behavior of those around them. While…
Indian monsoon: Novel approach allows early forecasting
The Indian monsoon’s yearly onset and withdrawal can now be forecasted significantly earlier than previously…
Inflammatory protein involved in autoimmune diseases has healing potential
TNF-alpha, a proinflammatory molecule and protein produced by the body’s cells during infection, also promotes…
Polar bears are swimming more as sea ice retreats, study indicates
A study undertaken by scientists to understand swimming behavior in polar bears is showing an…
One antidepressant shown to control weight during 2-year study
Bupropion (marketed as Wellbutrin) is the only antidepressant that tends to be linked to long-term…
New class of small molecule drug, SI-2, has potential for improving cancer treatment
Cancer cells communicate with their environment through cell molecules that pass on signals to the…
Transfer of gut bacteria affects brain function, nerve fiber insulation
Specific combinations of gut bacteria produce substances that affect myelin content and cause social avoidance…