How porphyrin may enhance graphene

Porphyrins, the same molecules that convey oxygen in haemoglobin and absorb light during photosynthesis, can be…

‘Zombie apocalypse’ would wipe out humankind in just 100 days, students calculate

A student study suggests that one hundred days after zombie infection spread less than 300 people…

Clinical guidelines to reduce risk of peanut allergy

An expert panel has issued clinical guidelines to aid health care providers in early introduction of…

Foods rich in resistant starch may benefit health

A new comprehensive review examines the potential health benefits of resistant starch, a form of starch…

Acid suppression medications linked to serious gastrointestinal infections

In a population-based study from Scotland, use of commonly-prescribed acid suppression medications such as proton pump…

Pollutants in the Arctic environment are threatening polar bear health

A new analysis has found that although the risk of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the…

Efforts are needed to enrich the lives of killer whales in captivity

Keeping Killer whales in zoos and aquariums has become highly controversial. In a new article, experts…

Genetics play a significant role in immunity

Nearly three-quarters of immune traits are influenced by genes, new research reveals.

Ignition interlock laws reduce alcohol-involved fatal crashes

State laws requiring ignition interlocks for all drunk driving offenders appear to reduce the number of…

Vision symptoms following concussion limit a child’s ability to return to the classroom

Evaluation from a vision specialist should be included in return-to-learn concussion protocols, recommend experts in a…