In the first study to directly compare a contraceptive vaginal ring and skin patch, more…
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‘New type of bird’ found in Nepal
A previously unknown sub-species of bird has been found in the southern Nepal, scientists say.
US judge reinstates sonar curbs
A US judge reimposes curbs on sonar which aim to protect whales, overturning a waiver…
Cash boost for medical research
The head of one of the world’s largest funders of biomedical research is has said…
Aquarium cares for second turtle
A rare sea turtle is looked after at an aquarium in Cornwall after being found…
Sediment Prediction Tools Off The Mark
A recent study led by a Smithsonian ecologist suggests it is time for a change…
Gene Variant Linked To Moderated Symptoms Of Beta-thalassemia
Beta-thalassemia is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects red blood cells. Scientists have found a…
Ecological Genetics Of Freshwater Bacteria Surveyed
New molecular techniques have started to characterize the nature and variation of bacterial populations in…
Efforts To Eliminate Tuberculosis In US By 2010 Fall Far Short Of Benchmarks
The US is likely to fall far short of its benchmark goals toward eliminating tuberculosis…
New Urine Test Detects Prostate Cancer Better Than Other Methods, Study Suggests
A simple urine test leads to more accurate diagnoses, fewer false-positive results for prostate cancer….