In a new paper, researchers use game theory to demonstrate the complex set of traits…
Month: June 2016
New measurement technique shows link between T-cells, aging
Researchers discover a new correlation between aging and the effectiveness of T-Cells. The research is…
Genetic approach could help identify side-effects at early stages of drug development
An approach that could reduce the chances of drugs failing during the later stages of…
Ancient Wari Empire likely did not cause large shifts in population genetic diversity
The imperial dominance of the ancient Wari Empire at the Huaca Pucllana site in Lima,…
Male orb-weaving spiders cannibalized by females may be choosy about mating
In a colonial orb-weaving spider, Cyrtophora citricola, females often eat the males after mating, but…
17 million women/children tasked with household water collection in 24 African countries
Nearly 17 million women and children (mostly girls) in 24 sub-Saharan African countries are responsible…
New insights into muscular dystrophy point to potential treatment avenues
Certain stem cells in our bodies have the potential to turn into either fat or…
Team identifies gene involved with fracture healing
New identification of a gene involved in the fracture healing process could lead to the…
Hydraulic fracturing chemical spills on agricultural land need scrutiny
Hydraulic fracturing, a widely used method for extracting oil and gas from otherwise impenetrable shale…
Slowing of landslide flows reflects California’s drying climate
Merged data from on-the-ground measurements, aerial photography, satellite imagery and satellite-radar imaging have unveiled an…