A team of researchers has uncovered a new strategy to treat heart failure, a leading…
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Myanmar’s extensive forests are declining rapidly due to political and economic change
The loss of intact forest cover in Myanmar has accelerated over the last decade, according…
Microbes seen controlling action of host’s genes
Microbes can control their animal hosts by manipulating the molecular machinery of their cells, triggering…
Exposure to BPA potentially induces permanent reprogramming of painted turtles’ brains
BPA is a chemical that is used in a variety of consumer products, such as…
When birds of a feather poop together: Excessive birds feces and algal blooms
Algal blooms deplete oxygen in lakes, produce toxins, and end up killing aquatic life in…
Metabolism harnessed to reverse aggressiveness in leukemia
Researchers have identified a new drug target for the two most common types of myeloid…
Few willing to pay a price for equitable treatment in aviation screenings
What would U.S. air travelers pay to ensure equal treatment in aviation security screenings? Not…
Advancing cancer immunotherapy with computer simulations and data analysis
Immunotherapy supercharges the body’s own disease-fighting mechanisms to combat cancer. Researchers are using advanced computing…
Monarch butterfles: The problem with herbicides
Monarch butterfly populations are shrinking. New research makes a strong case that the reasons for…
Even small quantities of opioids prescribed for minor injuries increase risk of long-term use
Patients who received their first opioid prescription for an ankle sprain treated in U.S. emergency…