Many plants flower in spring after exposure to winter cold. However, often young plants are insensitive to the cold, and
Month: January 2019
Listeria in the feed: A dangerous hygiene problem in fattening pigs
The present case investigated at Vetmeduni Vienna is the first clinical report on this form of listeriosis in fattening pigs.
New insight into unique sugar transport in plants
Sugar transport through Sugar Transport Proteins (STP) is unique to plants, and is important for the proper development of plant
Steriods: Causes of cortisone-induced side effects
Patients undergoing long-term treatment with steroids may suffer from metabolic side effects. Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the
New study programme focuses on healthcare technology materials
The healthcare sector is developing at a frantic pace, making ever new demands on medicine and technology. There is a
The diversity of rural African populations extends to their microbiomes
Our microbiome, the complex community of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms in and on our bodies, reflects the way
Generic differences may prevent weight gain
Researchers have identified a series of genes which may speed up someone’s metabolism or help them burn fat more quickly.
Muscle memory discovery ends ‘use it or lose it’ dogma
The old adage “use it or lose it” tells us: if you stop using your muscles, they’ll shrink. Until recently,
Deconstructing the theory of mind impairment
Theory of mind is the ability to understand other people’s beliefs, preferences, and intentions as distinct from one’s own. Theory
New risk factor for poor mental health
Exposure to a certain toxic metal as children may affect mental health as adults. Lead is a type of metal