More of Today’s ArticlesDetroit medical body parts dealer sentenced to nine years for selling diseased body parts in the name of “science”
A former Grosse Pointe Park body parts dealer was sentenced to nine years in federal prison earlier this week after it was revealed that he had been selling and renting body parts that were …Treatment for a common cause of blindness could be available in 5 years
If you suffered from one of the most common forms of blindness, what would you give to be able to cure it? That’s a question that might be up for discussionas a group of U.K. researchers …
Autonomous underwater robots will collect and archive seawater samples to track ocean microbes
Though small in size, the impact of ocean microbes is enormous. Not only do they act as the foundation for marine-based food chains, but they also play important roles in the oxygen cycle. Yet, …
Whether or not you are susceptible to traveler’s diarrhea depends on the protein content of your saliva, according to new research
Traveler’s diarrhea can be either inconvenient or fatal, depending on its severity. However, thanks to research, experts are one step closer to discovering how we can protect ourselves from …
Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil
The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop …
Living high, but feeling low? Study says that living in high-altitude areas increases your risk of depression
New systemic research based on 12 studies and published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry revealed that the incidents of depression and suicide among people who live in high-altitude states …
Enzyme discovery enables production of renewable biofuel; could replace petroleum-based gasoline additive
At a time when population growth is making sources of energy more limited, looking for alternate sources of renewable energy is as important as ever. The discovery of a new enzyme that enables … |
