Horses show signs of stress if people touch them while they are tethered, but they appear much less anxious if they are able to walk away Horses show signs of stress if people touch them while they are tethered, but they appear much less anxious if they are able to walk away Horses show signs of …
Horses used in therapy often avoid people if they are given a choice Read More »
Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, with a higher “subjective age” previously being linked to depression Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, with a higher “subjective age” previously being linked to depression Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, …
Not getting enough sleep may make you feel years older Read More »
Toilet paper made from bamboo is supposed to be more eco-friendly than traditional paper made from virgin wood pulp. But new tests suggest some products contain as little as 3 per cent bamboo Toilet paper made from bamboo is supposed to be more eco-friendly than traditional paper made from virgin wood pulp. But new tests …
Some bamboo toilet paper contains only tiny amounts of bamboo Read More »
What if training your immune system to attack cancer cells was as easy as training it to fight Covid-19? Many people believe the technology behind some Covid-19 vaccines, messenger RNA, holds great promise for stimulating immune responses to cancer. But using messenger RNA, or mRNA, to get the immune system to mount a prolonged and …
The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered the veritable embodiment of specialization in the animal kingdom. The common perception is that the queen’s only task is to lay eggs — and that this attribute is an inherent trait, not influenced by external factors. In contrast, recent research …
The behavior of ant queens is shaped by their social environment Read More »
Simply asking patients to get the flu vaccine, and combining it with helpful video and print messages, is enough to persuade many who visit emergency departments to roll up their sleeves, according to a new study. Simply asking patients to get the flu vaccine, and combining it with helpful video and print messages, is enough …
Just ask: Patients in the ER are willing to get a flu shot Read More »
While Wyoming is home to some of North America’s most abundant populations of pronghorn that have largely been stable in recent years, a new analysis shows that many herds are experiencing long-term declines in fawn production. While Wyoming is home to some of North America’s most abundant populations of pronghorn that have largely been stable …
Researchers find energy development and tree encroachment impact Wyoming pronghorn Read More »
Most organic household waste ends up in landfills where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce methane emissions and help mitigate global warming. A new study explores the effects of curbside compost collection programs. Most organic household waste ends up in …
Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions Read More »
While CRISPR has shown immense promise as a next-generation therapeutic tool, the gene editing technology’s edits are still imperfect. Researchers have developed a new system to test and analyze CRISPR-based DNA repair and related risks from unintended but harmful ‘bystander’ edits. While CRISPR has shown immense promise as a next-generation therapeutic tool, the gene editing …
New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits Read More »
A new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood vessels in the brain that can increase the risk of stroke and dementia are common in people with a range of heart conditions, regardless of whether they have experienced a stroke. A new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood …
Study finds high prevalence of hidden brain changes in people with heart disease Read More »