Using so-called next-generation genome sequencing, researchers have identified 84 potential inherited gene mutations that may…
Month: June 2016
Poisoning risk to small children from laundry pods
A new study says laundry pod detergents pose an increased risk of severe injury for…
Vegetation in Russian Arctic has memory
Adaptation to climate change has a lag of several thousands of years, report researchers. The…
Anti-anxiety medication limits empathetic behavior in rats
Rats given midazolam, an anti-anxiety medication, were less likely to free trapped companions because the…
Mercury’s origins traced to rare meteorite
Geologists trace Mercury’s origins to weird, rare meteorite, and find planet cooled dramatically shortly after…
Ladykiller: Artificial sweetener proves deadly for female flies
In testing multiple artificial sweeteners, a research team found that one was particularly deadly for…
Sign languages provide insight into universal linguistic short-cuts
Humans have a natural drive to reduce physical effort in nearly every activity, including using…
Virtual tissue technology reveals new drug target in polycystic kidney disease
Using virtual tissue technology, researchers have identified a potential new drug target in the fight…
Want to learn a new language? Get a partner and play this video game
Using a language-learning game called ‘Crystallize,’ created by computer science faculty and students, researchers found…
Researchers devise tool to improve imaging of neuronal activity in the brain
In a partnership melding neuroscience and electrical engineering, researchers have developed a new technology that…