A new testing methodology based on metagenomics could accelerate the diagnosis of foodborne bacterial outbreaks,…
Month: November 2016
Gram-negative bacteria may influence Alzheimer’s disease pathology
For the first time, researchers have found higher levels of Gram-negative bacteria antigens in brain…
Study explains evolution phenomenon that puzzled Darwin
Why do some animals have extravagant, showy ornaments — think deer antlers, peacock feathers and…
Beyond play: Sociologist explores how toys fuel stereotypes
Encouraging children to enjoy a wide variety of toys allows them to develop fully, according…
Homeowners want incentives to conserve more water, survey shows
Respondents to an online survey of 3,000 homeowners in Florida, Texas and California said reducing…
Vapors from some flavored e-liquids contain high levels of aldehydes
Traditional cigarettes pose a well-established risk to smokers’ health, but the effects of electronic cigarettes…
Mimicking bug eyes could brighten reflective signs, clothes
That bright, reflective coating used on road signs, bicycles and clothing are important safety measures…
Black death ‘plague pit’ discovered at 14th-century monastery hospital
48 skeletons have been discovered in what researchers are calling a ‘Plague Pit.’ 27 of…
Benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risk to stomach, study suggests
Stomach bleeds caused by aspirin are considerably less serious than the spontaneous bleeds that can…
EU energy use to fall by 30% under new efficiency plans for 2030
New proposals from the European Commission see binding targets for energy efficiency as key method…