Improved hygiene has largely eliminated infectious diseases from everyday life. There is, however, a downside…
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US desert songbirds at risk in a warming climate
Rising temperatures and heatwaves are putting songbirds at greater risk for death by dehydration and…
Urine-based biomarkers for early cancer screening test
A new study has introduced a new technique that validates urine-based biomarkers for early detection…
When less is essential to keep the brain going
Scientists have found that supply of the enzyme Rab4 could make a significant difference in…
PTSD risk can be predicted by hormone levels prior to deployment, study says
Some soldiers might have a hormonal predisposition to experience such stress-related disorders, new research suggests.
Vision, not limbs, led fish onto land 385 million years ago
A new study suggests it was the power of the eyes and not the limbs…
Scientists show how to amplify or stifle signals for immune responses
Immunologists pioneered an approach to observe in real time what excites T cells at the…
Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years
The incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to…
Equation helps to explain plant growth
A new biology breakthrough has important implications for plants as they adapt to a warming…
New study examines whether dogs are feline-friendly, or not
While most behavioral assessments focus on dogs’ responses to visual stimuli, the study found that…