In Cerro Colorado, located in the Ica Desert of Peru, sedimentary sequences dating back nine…
Month: August 2016
Ocean acidification threatens cod recruitment in the Atlantic
Increasing ocean acidification could double the mortality of newly hatched cod larvae. Researchers quantified mortality…
Plumbing the secrets of tissue paper
Tissue manufacturers are now much closer to producing the perfect paper, thanks to new research.
Molecular signature shows plants are adapting to increasing atmospheric CO2
Plants are adapting to increasing atmospheric CO2 according to a new study.The research provides insight…
Progress in vaccination against vespid venom
Especially in late summer, apprehension about wasp stings increases among allergy sufferers. So-called hyposensibilization therapy…
New small molecule compounds could treat Ebola virus infection
Scientists have found Ebola’s Achilles’ heel: a new kind of chemical compound can block the…
Childhood head injury linked to higher risk of poor adult mental health and life chances
Childhood brain injuries, including concussions, are associated with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness,…
Forest and watercourse interplay important for restorations
Humans utilize forests and watercourses in a way that depletes ecosystem habitats, biodiversity and ecosystem…
A brain circuit to push past nutritional stress
Nutritional stress is a normal part of life; going hungry on a short-term basis generally…
Discovery could provide new prevention, treatment option for organ transplant rejection
Targeting certain donor cells lowered the risk of organ rejection in mice that underwent kidney…