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Studies Support Population-Based Efforts to Lower Excessive Dietary Sodium Intakes
May 14, 2013 Recent studies that examine links between sodium consumption and health outcomes support recommendations to lower sodium intake from the very high levels some Americans consume now, but evidence from ... > full story -
Human Disease Leptospirosis Identified in New Species, the Banded Mongoose, in Africa
May 14, 2013 Leptospirosis is the world's most common illness transmitted to humans by animals. It's a two-phase disease that begins with flu-like symptoms. If untreated, it can cause meningitis, liver damage, ... > full story -
Mining the Botulinum Genome
May 14, 2013 Scientists have been mining the genome of C. botulinum to uncover new information about the toxin genes that produce the potent toxin behind ... > full story -
First Precise MEMS Output Measurement Technique Unveiled
May 14, 2013 The commercial application of MEMS, or micro-electro-mechanical systems, will receive a major boost today following the presentation of a brand new way to accurately measure the power requirements ... > full story -
Cutting-Edge Bacteria Research Leads to More Effective Treatment of Complex Infections
May 14, 2013 Bacteria play a huge role when inflammations attack our body. Now researchers have succeeded in revealing one of the devastating effects of bacteria, and thus it will be possible for the ... > full story -
When Green Means Danger: A Stunning New Species of Palm-Pitviper from Honduras
May 14, 2013 A remarkable new species of bright green palm-viper has been discovered in a threatened cloud forest in Honduras, and is named to honor grassroots conservationist Mario Guifarro, who was assassinated ... > full story -
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New Software Spots, Isolates Cyber-Attacks to Protect Networked Control Systems
May 14, 2013 Researchers have developed a software algorithm that detects and isolates cyber-attacks on networked control systems -- which are used to coordinate transportation, power and other infrastructure ... > full story -
Cooling Ocean Temperature Could Buy More Time for Coral Reefs
May 14, 2013 Limiting the amount of warming experienced by the world's oceans in the future could buy some time for tropical coral reefs, say ... > full story -
Making Gold Green: New Non-Toxic Method for Mining Gold
May 14, 2013 Scientists have struck gold in the laboratory. They have discovered an inexpensive and environmentally benign method that uses simple cornstarch -- instead of cyanide -- to isolate gold from raw ... > full story -
Become a Marathon Runner With the Protein PGC-1alpha
May 14, 2013 Even with a greater muscle mass, a sprinter cannot win a marathon. His specially-trained and strengthened muscles will fatigue faster than the endurance-trained muscles of a long distance runner. ... > full story
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