Researchers have established coefficients for carbon storage in the soil and aboveground and belowground biomass of different agroforestry systems.
Megacity traffic soot contributes to global warming
Soot from road traffic in emerging countries can reach high altitudes, where it can be transported over long distances and…
How teens deal with stress may affect their blood pressure, immune system
Most teens get stressed out by their families from time to time, but whether they bottle those emotions up or…
Molecular causes of brain injury associated with gut condition uncovered
Using a mouse model of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), researchers have uncovered the molecular causes of the condition and its associated…
Watching brain cells fire
Brain scientists have plenty of ways to track the activity of individual neurons in the brain, but they’re all invasive.…
Chemical biologists unearth cause of a rare brain disorder
In pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 1b, two key biological structures are blocked from binding to one another — which ultimately stunts…
Drug targets for Ebola, Dengue, and Zika viruses found in lab study
No drugs are currently available to treat Ebola, Dengue, or Zika viruses, which infect millions of people every year and…
Amyloid pathology transmission in lab mice and historic medical treatments
A study has confirmed that some vials of a hormone used in discontinued medical treatments contained seeds of a protein…
Researchers shine new light on disease-spreading mosquitoes
Physicists are now exploring laser-based technology traditionally used for studying conditions in the atmosphere — such as Light Detection and…
Regular trips out guard against depression in old age
Regular visits to the cinema, theatre or to museums could dramatically reduce the chances of becoming depressed in older age…