A team of investigators has launched a study of individuals at risk for multiple sclerosis…
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Newer pain management strategies can lead to quicker, shorter recovery after total knee replacement
According to a new literature review , a team-based care approach (consisting of the patient,…
What’s nature worth? Study helps put a price on groundwater and other natural capital
Scientists have adapted traditional asset valuation approaches to measure the value of such natural capital…
Social hormone promotes cooperation in risky situations
A hormone implicated in monogamy and aggression in animals also promotes trust and cooperation in…
Cockroach inspires robot that squeezes through cracks
Ever wonder how roaches are able to get into anything, no matter how tight the…
Sleep deprivation linked to false confessions
Sleep-deprived people are much more likely to sign false confessions than rested individuals, according to…
Asian monsoon season weakens as the Indian Ocean warms
The variable nature of the summer monsoon season makes Southern Asia one of the most…
A new role for vitamin B6 in plants
Vitamin B6 is essential for all living organisms. Researchers have discovered an unexpected role for…
Scientists elucidate genetic underpinnings of congenital heart disease
Mutations in the gene TBX5 have been shown to cause both rare and more prevalent…
Fossil discovery: Extraordinary ‘big-mouthed’ fish from Cretaceous Period
Two new plankton-eating fossil fish species of the genus called Rhinconichthys have been discovered from…