Researchers discovered new clues that provide a better understanding of why children with Down syndrome have an increased risk of…
Most California wildfire is in wildland-urban interface area with less fuel, more people
Homeowner guidance and fire behavior models are largely based on the idea that natural grass, bushes and trees fuel fire…
For baboons, a mother’s history of hardship can have lasting effects on her kids too
Numerous studies show that children who had a rough start in life are more likely to have health problems later…
Sustainable development goals only achievable through cross-disciplinary research
It is not possible to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) if science does not contribute with cross-disciplinary knowledge and…
Medical News Today: When does the penis start and stop growing?
The penis tends to stop growing in both length and girth at the end of puberty. Learn more about penis…
Large-scale enhanced recovery program improves outcomes for bariatric surgery patients
A large-scale implementation of a protocol to improve recovery of patients after weight-loss operations was found to reduce rates of…
Researchers identify factor essential for tendon growth
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) is essential for allowing tendons to adapt to physical activity and grow properly, according to…
Research could help flexible technology last longer, avoid critical failures
A new study uses the topography of human skin as a model not for preventing cracks but for directing them…
The problem with promoting ‘responsible dog ownership’
Dog welfare campaigns that tell people to be ‘responsible owners’ don’t help to promote behaviour change, a new report suggests.…
Biological clock influences immune response efficiency
The biological clock influences immune response efficacy. Indeed, CD8 T cells, which are essential to fight infections and cancers, function…