Character traits, such as grit or desire to learn, have a heavy hand in academic…
Month: July 2016
Mantis shrimp roll their eyes to improve their vision
Imagine rolling your eyes to help you see more clearly. Although it wouldn’t work for…
Disentangling the plant microbiome
With the human population expected to climb from 7.4 billion to more than 11 billion…
Changes uncovered in the gut bacteria of patients with multiple sclerosis
A connection between the bacteria living in the gut and immunological disorders such as multiple…
Longest study of Great Lakes region birds finds populations holding steady
In three national forests — the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin and the Superior and…
Top news outlets see more risks than benefits in employees’ use of social media
Researchers found in a new study that news organizations are more concerned about the current…
Diabetes challenges, inspires family members, study finds
Better outcomes may be possible if family members receive support to help their loved ones…
Reactive oxygen species: Fueling or putting the brakes on inflammation?
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important signalling molecules in an organism’s regulation of metabolism and…
Selfish mitochondria implicated in a variety of diseases
A research team has identified some of the methods that allow mutant mitochondrial DNA to…
Religiosity diminishes conservative opposition to eco-friendly buying
Evidence has been found that religious identification and belief in a god dampen the otherwise…