Although multiple sclerosis is known to run in certain families, attempts to find genes linked…
Month: June 2016
Is beer good for the brain?
While most people will agree that excessive consumption of alcohol can have a detrimental effect…
Novel mouse model sheds new light on autism spectrum disorder
A new mouse model is the first to show that when more of a specific…
Timing, resistant varieties help decrease wheat virus
Strategically timed planting and using resistant wheat varieties help decrease virus incidence, according to a…
Peas and prosperity
Planting nitrogen-fixing crops, such as peas, in rotation with wheat crops can dramatically reduce the…
Imaging biomarker distinguishes prostate cancer tumor grade
Physicians have long used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect cancer, but results of a…
Want to conserve more water? Target those who already save a little
Researchers call them “water considerate” consumers because they conserve water fairly well but could stand…
Kodiak bears track salmon runs in Alaska
Brown bears are faced with a challenge: They need to consume lots of salmon each…
One in five women with ovarian cancer does not undergo surgery, study reveals
Nearly 20 percent of women with ovarian cancer do not undergo surgery, despite it being…
Dietary fiber intake tied to successful aging, research reveals
Most people know that a diet high in fiber helps to keep us ‘regular.’ Now…