Many deadly diseases that afflict humans were originally acquired through contact with animals. New research…
Month: July 2016
Florida investigation links four recent Zika cases to local mosquito-borne virus transmission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informed by the State of…
Satellite data reveal serious decline in Georgia salt marsh health
The amount of vegetation along the Georgia coast has declined significantly in the last 30…
Transit and training crucial to connecting unemployed with jobs
The mismatch between unemployed workers and job vacancies is a serious problem in the Twin…
Waste from test fracking wells safe to be on highways, research concludes
Researchers studied drilling wastes produced at two research wells near Morgantown and found they are…
Research pinpoints most dangerous HGV designs
HGVs with high cabs have the most blind spots and pose the greatest risk to…
Teens who smoke daily are more likely to report health complaints
As fewer teens overall take up smoking, those who do smoke daily are reporting more…
Acute kidney injury identifiable in preterm infants
Early diagnosis of acute kidney injury in preterm infants is possible through urinary protein markers,…
Rice crops that can save farmers money and cut pollution
A new study has identified ‘superstar’ varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and…
Frequent nut consumption associated with less inflammation
In a study of more than 5,000 people, investigators have found that greater intake of…