In the most comprehensive study of its kind, researchers report that most types of retroviruses…
Month: July 2016
Neuroscience study identifies new trigger mechanism for fragile X syndrome in mice
A new study identifies an astroglial trigger mechanism as contributing to symptoms of fragile X…
Effects of supervision variables in treating ASD
Scientists have announced study findings on the effects of variables in treating autism spectrum disorder…
Lush Venus? Searing Earth? It could have happened
It may not have taken much in the early solar system to set Earth and…
The snow leopard — world’s most mysterious big cat — may be more common than thought
The snow leopard has long been one of the least studied – and therefore poorly…
Fundamental limits of invisibility cloaks determined
The researchers’ theory confirms that it is possible to use cloaks to perfectly hide an…
Scientists isolate, culture elusive Yellowstone microbe
A microbial partnership thriving in an acidic hot spring in Yellowstone National Park has surrendered…
Researchers tally huge number of venomous fishes, tout potential for medical therapies
A new article catalogs instances of venomous aquatic life, for the first time showing that…
Eye of the beetle: How the Emerald Ash Borer sees may be key to stopping it
This iridescent jewel beetle, responsible for the death of more than 50 million ash trees…
Why do aged muscles heal slowly?
As we age, the function and regenerative abilities of skeletal muscles deteriorate, which means it…