The immune system protects against the spread of pathogenic germs in the intestine. At the same time, it allows the
Month: February 2019
How listening to music ‘significantly impairs’ creativity
The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists
Eight Ways Technology Is Helping In Fighting Against Rare Medical Conditions
In the past, developing drugs for rare diseases could take over a decade and cost over a billion dollars which
Effects of genetics and parenting on behaviour
A new study by Pennsylvania State University in State College, the University of Oregon in Eugene, and Yale University School
Custom-made proteins create antibodies to fight HIV
Using computational modeling, a team of researchers led by Penn State designed and created proteins that mimicked different surface features
Climate link between krill and whale populations uncovered
The abundance of krill could influence future whale populations in the Southern Hemisphere such as Blue, Southern Right and Fin
Can we address climate change without sacrificing water quality?
Strategies for limiting climate change must take into account their potential impact on water quality through nutrient overload, according to
Research Finds Grass Turf a Promising Foe in Invasive Fight
Planting grass turf in tilled agricultural soil greatly reduced the ability of new growth of the invasive shrub glossy buckthorn
Being surrounded by green space in childhood may improve mental health of adults
Children who grow up with greener surroundings have up to 55% less risk of developing various mental disorders later in
Engineers create rubbery ‘smart’ material to treat open wounds, infections and cancer
Researchers in the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a material — a new kind of
