The sight or smell of something delicious is often enough to get your mouth watering, but the physiological response to
Month: November 2018
Scientists produce 3D chemical maps of single bacteria
Scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)–a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at
New way to look at cell membranes could change the way we study disease
Researchers have developed a new technique to analyse cell membrane proteins in situ which could revolutionise the way in which
Climate Change Could Change the Ragweed Sneezin’ Season
If you live in Maine and you’ve never experienced hay fever, new research predicts that climate change has an unwelcome
Human pharmaceuticals change cricket personality
Crickets that are exposed to human drugs that alter serotonin levels in the brain are less active and less aggressive
Natural constants as the main protagonists
On the occasion of their 26th General Conference on Weights and Measures (Conférence Générale des Poids et Mesures, CGPM) on
‘Huffing’ Deodorant Cost One Teen His Life
Aerosol products are found in every household but can be potential killers, doctors warn. Highlighting the dangers posed by “huffing,”
Newly published model of FSHD and a potential gene therapy to improve functional outcomes
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is the most prevalent dominantly inherited muscular dystrophy in the world. To date, there are no
PNW woodlands will be less vulnerable to drought, fire than Rocky Mountain, Sierra forests
Forests in the Pacific Northwest will be less vulnerable to drought and fire over the next three decades than those
Can Protein Keep You Healthier Longer?
Researchers seeking the elusive fountain of youth are shining the spotlight on protein. Eating more protein may reduce seniors’ risk