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Phys.org / Dolphins know how to avoid troublesome males by listening for their 'names'
When female bottlenose dolphins want to avoid males known for pushy mating behaviors, they listen out for their unique signature whistles. That's the suggestion of a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Medical Xpress / Early life adversity leaves a lasting molecular imprint across the body, primate study reveals
The experiences we face early in life may leave their marks on our health in ways that echo across decades—and even across the entire body. A new study, published in the journal Science, examined a unique group of free-living ...
Medical Xpress / Cardiac rehab saves lives post heart attack, yet more than 80% of patients don't access it
New research has found that every year almost 400,000 Australians fail to access cardiac rehabilitation programs following conditions like a heart attack, despite strong evidence that doing so significantly reduces the risk ...
Medical Xpress / Study links real-time prescription monitoring to drop in high risk medication prescribing
Research shows that patients who see multiple doctors for high-risk medicines face increased risks of dependence, overdose and death, as well as reduced continuity of care.
Phys.org / Plant hormones in mammals challenge view of cytokinins as purely botanical
In biology, cytokinins were long considered regulators exclusive to the plant kingdom, where they control, among other things, growth and responses to stress. Until now, little research has been conducted into whether these ...
Medical Xpress / Parents of newborn girls are more likely to refuse lifesaving vitamin K and hepatitis B vaccine shot, researchers find
A simple shot given shortly after birth can protect babies from a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). When newborns don't have enough vitamin K, their blood can't ...
Phys.org / Mars life search gets boost as rover test distinguishes mirrored biosignature molecules
Billions of years ago, environmental conditions on Mars were significantly more hospitable than they are today. Our neighboring planet was likely warm, humid and surrounded by a dense atmosphere. Whether simple microorganisms ...
Medical Xpress / Ultrasound-based approach may reduce harmful inflammation and support joint healing
As an aging population experiences joint pain and inflammation at an all-time high, researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, have published new findings suggesting ...
Medical Xpress / Vaping helps some people ditch cigarettes but may come with its own lung cancer risk
Vapes or e-cigarettes were marketed as a safer, smokeless alternative to traditional cigarettes and even promoted as a tool to help smokers quit. Their fruity flavors and sleek designs further reinforced the perception that ...
Phys.org / NASA testing advanced capabilities for moon, Mars rovers
On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert in Southern California, a compact four-wheeled rover recently trundled 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from the team of engineers trailing it. Called ERNEST (Exploration ...
Medical Xpress / Stretching the skin can alter how we perceive our fingers
When moving around in their surroundings, humans heavily rely on what is known as proprioception, sometimes referred to as the "sixth sense." This is the body's subconscious ability to sense its own position, movements and ...
Phys.org / If you're feeling down, maybe don't pet your cat, new study suggests
You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or simply flicks its tail and saunters off without so much as a meow. A dog, by contrast, greets you as though ...
