Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive brain cell death and extensive loss…
First ratings for youth football helmets address sport’s largest pool of athletes
With the release of youth football-helmet ratings -- consumers can see which helmets best reduce concussion…
The recent spread of coyotes across North America did not doom deer populations
Coyotes eat deer, but not enough to limit the deer population at a large scale. A…
Effects on offspring of epigenetic inheritance via sperm
As an organism grows and responds to its environment, genes in its cells are constantly turning…
Beware of sleeping queen bumblebees underfoot this spring
Scientists have discovered a never before reported behavior of queen bumblebees.
Human microbiome metabolites tip the scale in intestinal E. coli infections
A multi-disciplinary team of biological engineers, microbiologists, and systems biologists, whose goal it is to uncover…
Bacterial contamination in household and office building tap water
Water is a source of concern for disseminating the bacteria Legionella pneumophila and Mycobacterium avium, which…
Wildlife tourism may negatively affect African elephants’ behavior
Increasing numbers of tourists are interested in observing wildlife such as African elephants, and income generated…
Skin diseases are more common than we think
Skin diseases are ranked as the fourth most common cause of human illness, but many affected…
Complications during birth and later social anxiety in children
A new study indicates that complications during birth may increase the risk that children will develop…