Because current methods for assessing the viability of IVF-created embryos are not sufficiently reliable, more…
Pyrethroid pesticide exposure appears to speed puberty in boys
Environmental exposure to common pesticides may cause boys to reach sexual maturity earlier, researchers have…
Prolonged sleep disturbance can lead to lower bone formation
Insufficient sleep, a common problem that has been linked to chronic disease risk, might also…
Exposure to common flame retardants may raise the risk of papillary thyroid cancer
Some flame retardants used in many home products appear to be associated with the most…
Early-life BPA exposure reprograms gene expression linked to fatty liver disease
Exposure during infancy to the common plasticizer bisphenol A (BPA) “hijacks” and reprograms genes in…
Upcycling ‘fast fashion’ to reduce waste and pollution
The fashion industry and environmentalists are old foes, and the advent of ‘fast fashion’ has…
‘Peeling the onion’ to get rid of odors near wastewater treatment plants
Nuisance smells from sewage and wastewater treatment facilities are a worldwide problem. Finding and eliminating…
Making a ‘beeline’ past the blood-brain barrier for drug delivery
Most medicines can’t get through the blood-brain barrier, but certain peptides in animal venoms can…
A beach lover’s dream: A step toward long-lasting sunscreen
In a perfect world, people would diligently reapply suncreen every couple of hours to protect…
No more ‘superbugs’? Maple syrup extract enhances antibiotic action
Antibiotics save lives, but there is a downside to their ubiquity. High doses can kill…