Everyone knows that cars contribute to air pollution. And when most people consider the source, exhaust is usually what comes […]
Speeding up drug development: Measuring the activation of receptors fast
Hormones and other neurotransmitters, but also drugs, act upon receptors. “Their active substances bind to the receptors and modify the […]
Kids stress over public acts of discrimination: Disadvantaged minorities in L.A. area show increased behavioral problems such as depression and substance use
In a sign of the times, new USC research shows that some kids stressed out over recent public acts of […]
Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids? Colorado veterinarians see opioid epidemic now extending to pets
Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets in the hopes of […]
Urban greenways can reduce neighborhood carbon emissions
Greenways are great for cyclists and strollers, runners and walkers, but do they really reduce carbon emissions, as city planners […]
Cholera spread tracked at household level: The results could be used by public health officials to improve cholera control strategies
For the first time, the transmission of cholera has been tracked at the household level across Dhaka, Bangladesh, a city […]