Science

In the fight against malaria-carrying mosquitoes, just add soap

Could the solution to the decades-long battle against malaria be as simple as soap? In a new study published in…

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New research suggests plants might be able to absorb more CO2 from human activities than previously expected

New research published today in leading international journal Science Advances paints an uncharacteristically upbeat picture for the planet. This is…

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Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety

Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end…

2 years ago

New study reveals the genetics of human head shape

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in…

2 years ago

Environment and wallet benefit from redispensing cancer pills

Redispensing cancer drugs reduces both environmental impact and medical costs, according to research from Radboudumc pharmacy published in JAMA Oncology.…

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A small molecule blocks aversive memory formation, providing a potential treatment target for depression

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world, but current anti-depressants have yet to meet the…

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Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior

A hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive…

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How bacteria recognize viral invasion and activate immune defenses

There's no organism on earth that lives free of threat -- including bacteria. Predatory viruses known as phages are among…

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Scientists piece together DNA repair pathway implicated in breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers

Our DNA is not indestructible. Throughout the course of our lives, DNA can break in response to natural and environmental…

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Surveilling wetlands for infectious bird flu — and finding it

Recently, morning omelets and holiday dinners have gotten more expensive. One likely cause is bird flu, outbreaks of which led…

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