Research shows that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are present in many ready-to-eat foods such as fresh produce…
Month: June 2017
Zika virus successfully diagnosed from semen
Research shows a reliable clinical assay that can detect the Zika virus from semen samples.
Development of a novel vaccine for Zika
Researchers have developed a new Zika virus vaccine that gives 100 percent protection in mice….
Bio-based p-xylene oxidation into terephthalic acid by engineered E. coli
Researchers have established an efficient biocatalytic system to produce terephthalic acid (TPA) from p-xylene (pX)….
With specialized lips, these fish dine on razor-sharp, stinging corals
More than 6,000 fish species that live on coral reefs, but only 128 are known…
Two interventions help improve weight management in children with overweight or obesity
Two interventions that link clinical care with community resources helped improve key health measures in…
Did amount of sodium households acquire in packaged food, beverages decrease?
Excessive dietary sodium is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and the…
Is cirrhosis associated with increased risk of stroke?
Cirrhosis was associated with increased risk of stroke, especially hemorrhagic, in a study that included…
Injectable solution may provide weeks of glucose control
Biomedical engineers have created a biopolymer that can provide weeks of glucose control with a…
Decomposing leaves are a surprising source of greenhouse gases
Scientists have pinpointed a new source of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that’s more potent…