Many people view pollutants and pathogens as separate causes of illness. However, recent research indicates that…
Pollutants, pathogens could team up to make us sick
Many people view pollutants and pathogens as separate causes of illness. However, recent research indicates that…
CRISPR/Cas libraries open new avenues in cancer research
CRISPR/Cas enables the targeted deactivation of genes by cutting DNA at pre-determined sites. This is accomplished…
Ant larvae fight the offspring of parasitic queens
The eggs of a parasitic ant queen living off a foreign species may end up as…
Rabbits like to eat plants with lots of DNA
Rabbits prefer to eat plants with plenty of DNA, according to a new study.
Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer
An active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray…
How fluid viscosity affects earthquake intensity
Scientists have demonstrated that the viscosity of fluids present in faults has a direct effect on…
Better water testing, safer produce
Irrigation water's E. coli results can differ between labs, test types.
Local extinction of Southern California mountain lions possible within 50 years
Two isolated mountain lion populations in southern California's Santa Ana and Santa Monica Mountains are at…
‘Chronoprints’ identify samples by how they change over space and time
Modern analytical tools like mass spectrometers can identify many unknown substances, allowing scientists to easily tell…