The call of American bullfrogs was deafening when scientists from the University of California, Davis, first began researching the impact of invasive bullfrogs on native northwestern pond turtles at Yosemite National Park.
“At night, you could…
Category: 5. Biology
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31 million tons of seaweed ready to stink up Florida’s beaches
A smelly, sometimes toxic “killer belt of seaweed” might put a damper on…
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Using a Molecule Made by Gut Bacteria to Fight Cancer
The microbes in the human gut can have a powerful effect on our health and well-being, as many studies have shown in recent years. One way this can happen is through the molecules that microbial cells in the…
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The First Alzheimer’s Blood Test is Now FDA Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease. While this test is not meant as a screening device, and should be used in adults who are 55 and over in…
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CN Bio expands access to OOC solutions for APAC customers with distributor agreement in South Korea
CN Bio, a leading provider of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) systems and solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development workflows, today announced a strategic partnership with SCINCO, a specialist scientific instrument company…
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Astoriom expands global footprint for sample stability storage services
Astoriom, a global leader in the R&D sample stability and biorepository storage industry, today announced that it has expanded the stability storage capabilities at its Tramore site in Ireland to meet demand for scalable, flexible,…
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Surprise baby whale sightings reveal there’s still much to learn about humpbacks
A UNSW-led study published today shows humpback whales are being born much further south than previously thought, with sightings extending as far as Tasmania — more than 1500 kilometres ahead of the assumed calving zone.
“Historically, we…
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Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss
Food cravings are the downfall of many dieters, who feel locked in an eternal battle with their willpower to resist the tempting sweets, snacks and other foods they love.
However, researchers in food science and human nutrition at the University…
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Humpback whales can give birth while migrating thousands of miles
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some populations…
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New guidance provides recommendations for use of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies
The new guidelines for the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) published in Neurodegenerative Diseases, serve as exemplary clinical recommendations for clinicians and healthcare providers, supporting the advancement of Alzheimer’s…
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