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Currently Used Drugs Found Active in Laboratory Mice Against Bioterror Threats
April 9, 2013 — In the most extensive screen of its kind, scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of repurposing already-approved drugs for use against highly pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The pathogens ... > full story -
Better Monitoring and Diagnostics Tackle Algae Biofuel Pond Crash Problem
April 9, 2013 — Scientists are developing a suite of complementary technologies to help the emerging algae industry detect and quickly recover from algal pond crashes, an obstacle to large-scale algae cultivation ... > full story -
Spring Rains Bring Life to Midwest Granaries but Foster Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone'
April 9, 2013 — The most serious ongoing water pollution problem in the Gulf of Mexico originates not from oil rigs, as many people believe, but rainstorms and fields of corn and soybeans a thousand miles away in ... > full story -
Environmental Change Triggers Rapid Evolution
April 9, 2013 — Environmental change can drive hard-wired evolutionary changes in animal species in a matter of generations. A new study overturns the common assumption that evolution only occurs gradually over ... > full story -
Beavers Use Their Nose to Assess Their Foes
April 9, 2013 — Beavers use scent to detect when trespassers could be a threat, according to new research. For territorial animals, such as beavers, "owning" a territory ensures access to food, mates and nest sites. ... > full story -
Rosemary Aroma May Help You Remember to Do Things
April 9, 2013 — The aroma of rosemary essential oil may improve prospective memory in healthy adults. The findings suggest that this essential oil may enhance the ability to remember events and to remember to ... > full story -
'Artificial Leaf' Gains the Ability to Self-Heal Damage and Produce Energy from Dirty Water
April 8, 2013 — Another innovative feature has been added to the world's first practical "artificial leaf," making the device even more suitable for providing people in developing countries and remote areas with ... > full story -
Researchers Uncover New Pathways in Bacterial Intercellular Competition
April 8, 2013 — There's an epic battle taking place that's not on the national radar: intercellular competition. While it's not an Olympic event, new research demonstrates that this microscopic rivalry can be just ... > full story -
Couch Potatoes May Be Genetically Predisposed to Being Lazy, Rat Study Suggests
April 8, 2013 — Researchers were able to selectively breed rats that exhibited traits of either extreme activity or extreme laziness. They say these rats indicate that genetics could play a role in exercise ... > full story -
New Guideline Recommends Treatments for Tapeworm Infection That Is on Rise in U.S.
April 8, 2013 — The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released an evidence-based guideline on treating neurocysticercosis, a tapeworm infection causing seizures that is common in developing countries and is ... > full story
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