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Elusive key to stopping neglected tropical diseases
Researchers have found an important protein in the cells of a deadly infectious parasite, opening the…
Wild ground-nesting bees might be exposed to lethal levels of neonics in soil
In a first-ever study investigating the risk of neonicotinoid insecticides to ground-nesting bees, University of Guelph…
K+ channel study could help develop drugs for life-threatening conditions
Scientists recently completed a study in which they attempted to capture at atomic resolution a picture/snapshot…
Runaway mitochondria cause telomere damage in cells
Targeted damage to mitochondria produces a ‘Chernobyl effect’ inside cells, pelting the nucleus with harmful reactive…
How the herring adapted to the light environment in the Baltic Sea
An international team of scientists reports that a single amino acid change in the light-sensing rhodopsin…
Mindfulness for middle school students
Two new studies suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present…
New evidence that optimists live longer
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers have found that…
To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave
Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health…
Oncologists echo findings that suggest a reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence
A modified drug combination may lead to a decreased chance of disease recurrence for women with…