by admin | Aug 31, 2018 | biology
Many plants contain phytochemicals – unique chemicals that can prevent diseases such as heart disease, cancer and obesity. Dr C. B. Rajashekar and his colleagues at Kansas State University are investigating ways to increase the concentration of these constituents in...
by admin | Aug 31, 2018 | biology, health and medicine, physical sciences
Metal Transport Unlocks Routes to New Antibiotics – Dr Albert Guskov, University of Groningen Metals have been improving our lives since the bronze age, but they also play a key role in keeping us healthy. We rely on numerous metals, such as cobalt, zinc and...
by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | biology
Professor Paul Dyson and Dr Miranda Whitten at Swansea University in the UK are developing insect pest control methods using endosymbiotic bacteria that target the insects ‘from within’ using RNA interference. Tweet Share 0 Reddit +1 Pocket Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0...
by admin | Jun 8, 2018 | biology, health and medicine
Immunology remains an important branch of medical and biological sciences, providing us with protection against infection and disease. Professor Brian Schaefer of the Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, has dedicated his research to elucidating the molecular...
by admin | Jun 8, 2018 | biology, earth and environment
Conservation can be difficult work on an ever-changing planet, where human activity often runs counter to the needs of endangered species. When budgets and resources are limited, it is critical that conservation plans are designed to be as effective as possible. Dr...
by admin | Jun 1, 2018 | biology
As dairy farmers struggle to make ends meet, economic efficiency often forces the health and wellbeing of cattle to take a back seat. Dr Chad Dechow and his team at Pennsylvania State University have set about tackling this problem, providing a means for producing...
