TB: Promising new drugs for old pathogen Mtb

Researchers are targeting a metabolic pathway, the dihydrofolate reductase pathway, crucial for amino acid synthesis to…

Sea anemones are ingesting plastic microfibers

Tiny fragments of plastic in the ocean are consumed by sea anemones along with their food,…

Five new frog species from Madagascar

Scientists have named five new species of frogs found across the island of Madagascar. The largest…

New molecular diagnostic tool

A new sophisticated computational model is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions.

Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

New research links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of…

Fur discoveries in Iron Age graves testify to respect for animals

Fur remains found in burial sites demonstrate the importance of hunting traditions in Iron Age Finland…

For some people, attractive wives and high status husbands enhance marital quality

Researchers found that maximizing men -- those who seek to make the 'best' choice -- who…

A ventilation system proves effective at reducing hospital infections

The mechanism produces airflow that removes pathogens present in the air of a hospital room.

Reducing water consumption in mining

Plenty of water is needed for beneficiation of mineral ores. Taking the raw material fluorite as…

A new class of branched single chain surfactant for enhanced oil recovery reported

A new green surfactant for efficient enhanced oil recovery (EOR) has been developed.