The American black bear can rest easier thanks to conservation research. A recent study indicates that…
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Unearthing immune responses to common drugs
Researchers are a step closer to understanding immune sensitivities to well-known, and commonly prescribed, medications.
New genetic markers for COPD discovered
Investigators describe 13 new genetic regions associated with COPD, including four that have not previously been…
Body dysmorphic disorder may be under-diagnosed in patients seeking cosmetic procedures
Plastic surgeons and other cosmetic professionals are familiar with the challenges posed by patients with body…
Routinely prescribed antibiotic may not be best for treating severe C. diff infections
Over the past two decades there has been a sharp rise in the number and severity…
Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf mice, down to a whisper
In the summer of 2015, a team of scientists eported restoring rudimentary hearing in genetically deaf…
Spiny, armored slug reveals ancestry of molluscs
A 480-million-year-old slug-like fossil has been uncovered in Morocco, shedding new light on the evolution of…
Killing off rivals makes for happy families, bacteria study finds
Populations of bacteria will attack distantly related competitors in order to create a peaceful community in…
Successful preclinical tests for new agent against severe malaria
Scientists have developed a new substance that has cured severe malaria in humanized mice.
Low-cost imaging system detects natural gas leaks in real time
Researchers have developed an infrared imaging system that could one day offer low-cost, real-time detection of…