Researchers have identified a potentially significant new application for a well-known human enzyme, which may…
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Method to prevent lethal bone marrow transplant complication discovered
Researchers discover method to prevent graft-versus-host disease, a dangerous and common complication of bone marrow…
Bonobos documented for first time using ancient pre-agricultural tools, breaking bones, and using spears as attack weapons
Biologists have documented groups of bonobos performing complex actions to extract food — a characteristic…
Runaway ice loss in Antarctica
By studying rocks at different elevations beside the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, scientists have concluded…
Scientists use CRISPR technology to edit crop genes, subsequent generations contain no transgenes
CRISPR gene-editing is allowing rapid scientific advances in many fields, including human health and now…
Will our cultural heritage stand up to freak rains?
Using an old 19th century apartment block in Oslo as a case study, researchers are…
Unexpected activity on the Moon
The lunar space environment is much more active than previously assumed. The solar wind is…
Folding your genes: New discovery sheds light on disease risk
New research has revealed how gaps between genes interact to influence the risk of acquiring…
Wearable equipment supports human motion where and when needed: Easier, faster, stronger, and more enjoyable
A new model of pneumatic muscle and an active type of assistive equipment incorporating this…
Not all Canadians feeling the heat of climate change
While Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris hammering out the details of the…