Some mushrooms produce long-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids as their chemical defense against insect larvae. The…
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Winemakers lose billions of dollars every year due to natural disasters
Every year, worldwide wine industry suffers losses of more than ten billion US dollars from…
National mental-health survey finds widespread ignorance, stigma
Less than half of Americans can recognize anxiety. Most people don’t know what to do…
Antidepressant may enhance drug delivery to the brain
Pairing the antidepressant amitriptyline with drugs designed to treat central nervous system diseases, enhances drug…
Spatial epidemiology used to identify 3 key hepatitis C hotspots in Massachusetts
Public health researchers conducted a spatial epidemiology study to identify hotspot clusters of hepatitis C…
How shifts in excitation-inhibition balance may lead to psychiatric disorders
Seven reviews highlight advancements in understanding the balance of excitatory and inhibitory signaling in the…
Scientists examine impact of high-severity fires on conifer forests
The ability of some Western conifer forests to recover after severe fire may become increasingly…
Light has new capacity for electronics
In ‘Minority Report,’ the protagonist uses gloves that give him the power of virtual manipulation….
New analysis of brain network activity offers unique insight into epileptic seizures
Little is known about which specific areas of the brain contribute to a patient’s epileptic…
Animals actively choose to match their surroundings to avoid predation
Animals can match their background to avoid detection by predators. For instance, numerous species have…