As chronic wasting disease (CWD) ravaged deer populations across the country in recent years, studies have…
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Q&A: New lymphedema-on-chip platform holds promise
In a new PNAS study co-authored by Boston University biomedical engineer Dr. Chris Chen, researchers say…
New pipeline makes valuable organic acid from plants—saving money and emissions
In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and…
Feds propose protections for turtles that nearly went extinct in Washington state
A small and once-prominent species of turtle, endangered by invasive bullfrogs, human development and climate change,…
How people perceive multiracial faces isn't always so Black and White, study finds
Barack Obama. Meghan Markle. Trevor Noah. Depending on your race, you might consider these and other…
'Climate vulnerability index' shows where action, resources are needed to address climate change threats
Dr. Weihsueh Chiu, a professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,…
More and more emerging diseases threaten trees around the world
Diseases are among the major causes of tree mortality in both forests and urban areas. New…
'Invasion' of tropical birds known as limpkins reported in Illinois—invasive snails may be attractive food source
While on a recent visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ann Harness spotted a creature she’d…
Fluorescent and radiometric probes provide researchers with more detailed data
The University of Cincinnati’s Jiajie Diao and Yujie Sun have a simple approach to research: Keep…
Examining how bryophytes adapt without gibberellin
When life gets tough, nature usually finds a way to help the little guys. …