A relatively short list of genes are candidates for a suite of diseases including autism…
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Rethink needed to save critically endangered black rhinoceros
A new strategy of conservation must be adopted if the black rhinoceros is to be…
Measuring time without a clock
Scientists have been able to measure the ultrashort time delay in electron photoemission without using…
Compound from deep-water marine sponge could provide antibacterial solutions for MRSA
A compound extracted from a deep-water marine sponge collected near the Bahamas is showing potent…
Record-breaking material contracts when heated
Researchers have discovered a negative thermal expansion material that shrinks by a record-breaking amount when…
Real-time feedback helps save energy and water
Those who take long showers use a great deal of water and energy. Yet people…
Function of olfactory receptor in the human heart identified
Researchers have identified the function of olfactory receptors in the human heart muscle, such as…
New evidence in favor of dark matter: The bars in galaxies are spinning more slowly than we thought
A new article show that bars in galaxies are rotating much more slowly than had…
‘Corrective glass’ for mass spectrometry imaging
Researchers have now improved mass spectrometry imaging in such a way that the distribution of…
Teachers may be cause of ‘obesity penalty’ on girls’ grades
While obesity is often thought of as a health problem, a new study suggests that…