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Tiny 'on-Chip Detectors' Count Individual Photons
March 17, 2011 — A team of researchers has integrated tiny detectors capable of counting individual photons on computer chips. These detectors, called "single-photon avalanche diodes," act like mini Geiger counters, ... > full story -
Transgenic Fungi May Be Able to Combat Malaria and Other Bug-Borne Diseases
February 24, 2011 — New findings indicate that a genetically engineered fungus carrying genes for a human anti-malarial antibody or a scorpion anti-malarial toxin could be a highly effective, specific and ... > full story -
Tick Population Plummets in Absence of Lizard Hosts
February 15, 2011 — The Western fence lizard's reputation for helping to reduce the threat of Lyme disease is in jeopardy. A new study found that areas where the lizard had been removed saw a subsequent drop in the ... > full story -
Effective Treatment of Lyme-Disease-Related Arthritis Depends on Proper Diagnosis
February 2, 2011 — Early, correct diagnosis is the best way to prevent the development of Lyme arthritis in individuals with the tick-borne illness, according to a new study. In patients who do develop the condition, ... > full story -
'Shotgun' Method Allows Scientists to Dissect Cells' Sugar Coatings
December 5, 2010 — Sugar molecules coat every cell in our bodies and play critical roles in development and disease, yet the components of these "glycans" have been difficult for scientists to study, because of their ... > full story -
Loss of Species Large and Small Threatens Human Health, Study Finds
December 1, 2010 — The loss of biodiversity -- from beneficial bacteria to charismatic mammals -- threatens human health. That's the conclusion of a new study by scientists who study biodiversity and infectious ... > full story -
Getting Rid of Cattle Fever Ticks
November 2, 2010 — Scientists at the US Department of Agriculture have developed two strategies to ward off cattle fever ticks that are crossing the border from Mexico into the United ... > full story -
Mandatory Curbs on Food Salt Content 20 Times More Effective Than Voluntary Curbs, Study Finds
November 1, 2010 — Imposing statutory limits on the salt content of processed foods could be 20 times more effective than voluntary curbs by industry, new research ... > full story -
Genomes of Lyme Disease Bacteria Sequenced
October 18, 2010 — Scientists have determined the complete genetic blueprints for 13 different strains of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The achievement should lead to a better ... > full story -
Invasive Honeysuckle Increase Risk of Tick-Borne Disease in Suburbs
October 11, 2010 — We often read about dreadful new zoonoses -- animal diseases that are now infecting people -- that have jumped species in distant parts of the world such as Asia or Africa and are now headed our way. ... > full story
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