New light has been shed on dynamics of asymmetric type IV pili distribution and twitching…
Month: June 2017
New map highlights sinking Louisiana coast
A subsidence map of coastal Louisiana has now been created, putting the rate at which…
Blocking gene expression to combat deadly fungal infection
Deadly fungal infections are becoming resistant to common treatments, but a team of researchers have…
Reproducing a retinal disease on a chip
Good news for the treatment of retinal diseases using the organ-on-a-chip approach.
Pre-clinical study suggests Parkinson’s could start in gut endocrine cells
A potential new mechanism has been identified in both mice and human endocrine cells that…
Water management interventions push scarcity downstream
Human interventions to harness water resources, such as reservoirs, dams, and irrigation measures, have increased…
Physical activity within physical education: Time for a rethink?
Physical education (PE) in the United States may be failing both teachers and children, suggests…
All in the eyes: What the pupils tells us about language
The meaning of a word is enough to trigger a reaction in our pupil: when…
Support in childhood makes midlife the prime time of life
There is a tendency to highlight the importance of cognitive achievements and the family’s socioeconomic…
Security and privacy in electronic healthcare systems
All over the world, digital tools are increasingly being used to improve and streamline healthcare…