Today’s soybeans are typically golden yellow, with a tiny blackish mark where they attach to…
Month: June 2017
Cells that make blood vessels can also make tumors and enable their spread
While it’s widely held that tumors can produce blood vessels to support their growth, scientists…
Mutant mosquitoes make insecticide-resistance monitoring key to controlling Zika
One of the most common insecticides used in the battle against the Aedes aegypti mosquito…
New branch in family tree of exoplanets discovered
Researchers have classified exoplanets in much the same way that biologists identify new animal species.
Riding a romantic roller coaster? Relationship anxiety may be to blame
High levels of fluctuation in how secure an individual feels in his or her relationship…
Unearned fun tastes just as sweet
We may be inclined to think that a fun experience — say, watching a movie…
DNA delivery technology joins battle against drug-resistant bacteria
A new DNA delivery technology has been developed to fight drug-resistant bacteria, report investigators.
Acetaminophen: A viable alternative for preventing acute mountain sickness
Trekking and mountain climbing are quickly growing in popularity, but one of the challenges that…
Gaps remain in surveillance for mosquitoes that transmit Zika, new CDC data shows
As concerns over Zika virus have grown since 2015, the US Centers for Disease Control…
Treating autism by targeting the gut
Therapies to change the bacteria in the gut, through diet, pro-and prebiotic supplements, fecal matter…