As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever outbreaks, new research shows how farmers’ risk attitudes affect the spread of…
Power of simple physical models for complex protein machines
The function of protein machines in biological cells is so complex that even supercomputers cannot predict their cycles at atomic…
Lifelong ill-health after exposure to chemical weapons
People exposed to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) often incur chronic damage to their lungs, skin and eyes, for example. They…
Women exposed to common antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone
Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a new study.
Babies can learn link between language and ethnicity, study suggests
Eleven-month-old infants can learn to associate the language they hear with ethnicity, recent research suggests. Eleven-month-old infants looked more at…
Remote-controlled drug delivery implant size of grape may help chronic disease management
People with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease may one day forego the daily regimen of pills and,…
Scientists closer to unraveling mechanisms of speech processing in the brain
A new study that sheds light on how the brain processes language could lead to a better understanding of autism…
Artificial intelligence could be ‘game changer’ in detecting, managing Alzheimer’s disease
Could artificial intelligence be the solution for detecting and managing a complex condition like Alzheimer’s disease? A team of researchers…
Sugary drink taxes reduce consumption, major review shows
A 10 per cent tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average…
Botox Maker Allergan Is Sold to AbbVie in $63 Billion Deal
The transaction would give AbbVie a potent source of popular treatments as it faces the loss of patent protection for…