Domoic acid is a potent neurotoxin produced by marine algae and discovered in 1987 as the…
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Improvised explosive devices inflict much more serious injuries than land mines
The types of close contact injuries inflicted by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are much more serious…
Amid environmental change, lakes surprisingly static
In recent decades, change has defined our environment in the United States. Agriculture intensified. Urban areas…
Could nicotine reduction help curb addiction?
A new study examining the effects of nicotine reduction among more vulnerable smokers supports the FDA's…
The science of fluoride flipping
So much of what happens inside cells to preserve health or cause disease is so small…
Allergies? Exhausted regulatory T cells may play a role
New research highlights the importance of immune cell metabolism for maintaining a balanced immune response.
Researcher identifies a new way to treat HIV
Medical treatment that targets human proteins rather than ever-mutating viruses may one day help HIV-positive people…
High-resolution modeling assesses impact of cities on river ecosystems
New mapping methods can help urban planners minimize the environmental impacts of cities' water and energy…
Studies reveal worrisome trend for health of wild dolphins
Twelve years of data on the health of two Atlantic bottlenose dolphin populations paints a grim…
Screening reduces mortality for those with detectable type 2 diabetes but not for general population, large studies find
Screening for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors may not reduce mortality and cardiovascular disease…