A new genetic screen may predict a person's future risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture, according…
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Ant study sheds light on the evolution of workers and queens
A new study in ants identifies a peptide that plays an important role in regulating reproduction.…
Rewriting our understanding of gastric tumors
The immune system can be an important ally in the fight against cancer. A study suggests…
Lectins help social amoeba establish their own microbiome
The social amoeba, a soil-dwelling organism, also carries its own microbiome, and researchers have discovered that…
Night-time lighting changes how species interact
Night-time lighting from streetlights and other sources has complex and unexpected effects on communities of plants…
Why sepsis from a staph infection causes organ failure
Scientists have known for some time that one of the reasons a staph infection is so…
Adult fish ‘predict’ availability of food for their young
A recent study has revealed that fish parents 'predict' a beneficial environment for their offspring with…
Just 10 minutes of social interaction a day improves wellbeing in dementia care
The Improving Staff Attitudes and Care for People with Dementia e-Learning (tEACH) study involved 280 residents…
A spin trio for strong coupling
To make qubits for quantum computers less susceptible to noise, the spin of an electron or…
Removing malaria-carrying mosquitoes unlikely to affect ecosystems, says report
By combining studies on one species of malaria-carrying mosquito, researchers found that no other animals rely…