Gene therapy may be a viable approach for treating or preventing lung disease caused by…
Month: September 2016
The call of the dung: How flies find their meal
Like many other insects, vinegar flies produce pheromones to call their conspecifics to an interesting…
Body ornamentation among Neanderthals: Dig in France confirmed as Neaderthal remains
Researchers have helped to solve an archaeological dispute — confirming that Neanderthals were responsible for…
Sea otter survey encouraging, but comes up short of the ‘perfect story’
The southern sea otter,Enhydra lutris nereis, continues its climb toward recovery, according to the annual…
Nanoscale tetrapods could provide early warning of a material’s failure
Light-emitting, four-armed nanocrystals could someday form the basis of an early warning system in structural…
Better, cost-effective depression treatment for teens identified
Depression can create a huge cost burden on patients and institutions, and for teenagers that…
Researchers identify concussion treatment for persistent cases in children
A new intervention for adolescents with persistent post-concussive symptoms has improved health and wellness outcomes…
A tough day could erase the perks of choosing ‘good’ fat sources, study finds
The type of fat you eat matters, but a new study suggests that the benefits…
Nine innovative approaches that utilities are using to plan for increased rooftop solar
A new report surveys utility planning practices from roughly 30 studies across the United States….