European bird declines linked to range of climatic conditions experienced
New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by […]
Biochemistry
Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. Its
Key brain networks behind post-stroke urinary incontinence identified
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a
‘Internet of nature’ helps researchers explore the web of life
A novel paper led by Dr Ulrich Brose of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Friedrich
Ancient amphibians as big as alligators died in mass mortality event in Triassic Wyoming
Dozens of amphibians perished together on an ancient floodplain around 230 million years ago, according to a study published April
Reduced movement of starlings with parasite infections has a negative impact on their offspring
Infections with parasites often entail no recognisable signs in many wildlife species, but can have still negative effects across generations.
Do ‘optimistic’ versus ‘pessimistic’ medical detection dogs perform differently?
A new, exploratory study has revealed statistical links between the performance of medical detection dogs and their scores on behavioral
A new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis: Here’s why that matters for children
Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate tuberculosis diagnoses in under an
What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to brain’s dopamine system
A McGill University-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region