Airborne viruses live for 45 minutes

Scientists have developed a new technique to study how some common disease causing bacteria can spread…

Ebola vaccine developed in Canada shows promising results

A phase 1 randomized controlled trial has found an Ebola virus disease vaccine was well-tolerated with…

Monitoring soil structure changes after compaction

Soil compaction is a global threat to soil ecosystem services, causing tremendous costs to society. The…

Six key impact areas of shale oil and gas development in Texas

A comprehensive review of the impacts of oil and gas development in Texas by a cross-disciplinary…

Could therapy animal visitation pose health risks at patient facilities?

A survey of United States hospitals, eldercare facilities and therapy animal organizations revealed their health and…

How our unique DNA impacts personalized medicine

Every human being has a unique DNA 'fingerprint'. In other words, the genetic material of any…

A no-brainer? Mouse eyes constrict to light without direct link to the brain

Experimenting with mice, neuroscientists report new evidence that the eye's iris in many lower mammals directly…

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of mothers ‘shamed’ by others about their parenting skills

Most moms of children ages 0-5 have been criticized about topics ranging from discipline to breast-feeding…

Smartphone app directs first responders to cardiac arrest three minutes before ambulance

A novel smartphone application (app) has been developed that can direct first responders to cardiac arrest…

Biofuel for Conventional Diesel Engines Created

In accordance with an EU directive, conventional automotive diesel is supplemented with seven percent biodiesel. This…