While investigating the tropical disease leptospirosis in the Peruvian Amazon, an infectious disease specialist has…
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Some Migratory Birds Can’t Find Success In Urban Areas
New research finds fresh evidence that urbanization in the United States threatens the populations of…
Evidence Lacking On Health Benefits Of Drinking Lots Of Water, According to Review of Literature
A recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals…
Nano-softball Made Of DNA
For quite some time, DNA, the stuff our genes are made of, has also been…
Mouse Calls During Courtship Help Search For Emotion-controlling Genes
Scientists have long known that emotions and other personality traits and disorders run together in…
Amateur Singers, Singing Teachers Less Likely To Identify Serious Vocal Problems
New research cautions that amateur singers and singing instructors are less sensitive than their professional…
New Species Of Fish Discovered That Would Rather Crawl Into Crevices Than Swim
A fish that would rather crawl into crevices than swim, and that may be able…
Common Organic Compound Found In Many Household Products May Pose Health Risk To Breast Cells
Bisphenol A, a chemical that leaches into food and beverages from many consumer products, causes…
New Animal Research Method Allows For Nonlethal And Noninvasive Study In Rodents
The gathering of data for research involving an animal usually involves invasive procedures or death…
Early-onset Obesity In Father Linked To Increased Potential For Liver Disease In Child
A history of early-onset paternal obesity increases the odds of elevated liver enzyme levels in…