Shiga toxin subtype 2a (Stx2a) may play a key role in promoting the colonization and transmission…
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Plants alert neighbors to threats using common 'language'
New research shows that plants can communicate with each other when they come under attack from…
How to make carbon pricing palatable to air travelers
Travellers are willing to pay a little more for flights if they know the extra money…
Managed forests in New Hampshire rich in carbon
A new study examining carbon stocks in an actively managed mixed wood forest in New Hampshire…
Protein associated with many diseases fully visualized for first time
For the first time, researchers have learned at the molecular level how the P2X7 protein receptor…
How long does memory last? For shape memory alloys, the longer the better
Scientists captured live action details of the phase transitions of shape memory alloys, giving them a…
Laser precision: NASA flights, satellite align over sea ice
The skies were clear, the winds were low, and the lasers aligned. In April, instruments aboard…
Tension around autonomy increases family conflict at end of life
Conflict within families can be stressful and confusing, and it can lead to feelings of sadness.…
Manipulating specific brain waves in sleep shifts balance between learning or forgetting a new skill
Distinct patterns of electrical activity in the sleeping brain may influence whether we remember or forget…
Engineered viruses could fight drug resistance
Biological engineers can program bacteriophages to kill different strains of E. coli by making mutations in…