Some Finnish mothers carry rare gene variants that protect them from pre-eclampsia, also known as toxaemia…
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Antibiotic resistance linked to common household disinfectant triclosan
Scientists have discovered a link between a major mechanism of antibiotic resistance and resistance to the…
Two knees or not two knees: The curious case of the ostrich’s double kneecap
Ostriches are the only animals in the world to have a double-kneecap, but its purpose remains…
‘Brain training’ app found to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment
A 'brain training' game could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages…
Under pressure: Extreme atmosphere stripping may limit exoplanets’ habitability
New models of massive stellar eruptions hint at an extra layer of complexity when considering whether…
Milking it: A new robot to extract scorpion venom
A new scorpion-milking robot designed to extract venom could replace the traditional manual method. Scorpion venom…
Increased air pollution cuts victims’ lifespan by a decade, costing billions
One of the benefits to cutting fossil fuel consumption is lowering air pollution. A new study…
Quick test finds signs of sepsis in a single drop of blood
A new portable device can quickly find markers of deadly, unpredictable sepsis infection from a single…
Delivery rates in IVF are affected by the age of the male partner
A few studies have found that the chance of natural conception can be affected by the…
Jupiter: Atmosphere and aurora in unprecedented detail
Subaru Telescope images reveal weather in Jupiter's atmosphere in the mid-infrared. High-resolution thermal imaging of Jupiter…