Researchers have discovered familial differences in the earliest vocal babblings of juvenile songbirds, suggesting a…
Month: August 2016
Common cold viruses originated in camels, just like MERS
There are four globally endemic human coronaviruses which, together with the better known rhinoviruses, are…
Canine babesiosis outbreak in UK under control, but needs monitoring
Scientists are using the health records of dogs to monitor the status of a potentially…
Polyunsaturated fat in adipose tissue linked to lower mortality
The fatty acid linoleic acid (Omega 6) in subcutaneous adipose tissue was linked to lower…
Face changing tech showing sun damage is most effective at promoting sun safe behavior
Researchers examined the way sun safe messages are conveyed to young women, and found that…
Urbanization affects diets of butterflies
Researchers have revealed that most tropical butterflies feed on a variety of flower types, but…
Not all tumor cells are equal
Scientists have found that colorectal tumors present epigenetic heterogeneity relates to the clinical course of…
Most island vertebrate extinctions could be averted, concludes new study
Eight of every ten species extinctions has occurred on islands, and invasive mammals are the…
Study identifies how Zika virus infects the placenta
In a new study, researchers demonstrate Zika virus infection of cells derived from human placentas….
Reducing cost of producing supercapacitors
Using inexpensive biochar to coat electrodes and a new method to create the porous surface…