Biological Sciences
Hamster study finds evidence of immune, endocrine problems
In the study, women who were given vitamin D3 and calcium supplements had 30 percent lower risk of cancer
Masdar Institute’s novel three-in-one treatment method removes over 90 percent of zinc and 60 percent of copper from biosolids, creating a high-value fertilizer for UAE’s soils and agriculture industry
Research team has discovered that the egg and sperm genomes that co-exist in the single-cell embryo or zygote have a unique structure compared to other interphase cells
Breakthrough non-invasive technique generates stem cells to study Down syndrome
WashU engineer to test E. coli strain to balance effects of ‘adrenaline rush’ in soldiers
Brain size in primates is predicted by diet, an analysis by a team of NYU anthropologists indicates
"This flooding will threaten $5 billion of taxable real estate; flood nearly 30 miles of roadway; and impact pedestrians, commercial and recreation activities, tourism, transportation, and infrastructure," said researcher
Implant could offer long-acting, removable form of prevention not currently available
A person doesn't have to get sick to catch a virus. Researchers hope to catch viruses for detection and vaccinations by understanding their sticky outer layers
Among the factors driving the new study, say the researchers, is that cancer often strikes people who follow all the rules of healthy living
