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Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders

January 31, 2020

Novel combination improves the motor skills of young people with neurodevelopmental disorders: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Recreational fishers catching more sharks and rays

January 30, 2020

Catches of these fishes have increased over the last six decades around the world: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

First release of genetically engineered moth could herald new era of crop protection

January 29, 2020

Self-limiting diamondback moth may pave the way for sustainable approach to pest control: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology [...]

What goes up may actually be down

January 24, 2020

Researchers use virtual reality to show that people anticipate the force of gravity by “seeing it” through visual cues rather than “feeling it”: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

New species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in infected wound

January 23, 2020

A hitherto unknown antibiotic-resistant bacteria species, in the same family as E. coli and Salmonella spp., has been found: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

E-cigarette popularity on Instagram is still growing despite an FDA anti-vaping campaign

January 22, 2020

An awareness hashtag had limited impact on growing promotion of vaping among young users: Frontiers in Communication. [...]

Taming electrons with bacteria parts and a little ‘blood’ – a new synthetic biology system

January 20, 2020

A tunnel of bacteria proteins could act as a highway for transferring electrons to destinations of our choosing, with potential applications for new medicines or fuels: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. [...]

New dog, old tricks? Untrained stray dogs can understand human cues

January 17, 2020

Study suggests that understanding between humans and dogs transcends training: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Contaminating a fake rubber hand could help people overcome OCD, study suggests

January 16, 2020

'Rubber hand illusion' could help people overcome OCD condition without stressful exposure therapy: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience [...]

Be wary of online probiotic health-benefit claims

January 15, 2020

Most probiotic information online originates from unreliable sources: Frontiers in Medicine [...]

eDNA expands species surveys to capture a more complete picture

January 14, 2020

Casting a genetic net identifies more marine vertebrates than traditional surveys but has limits: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Capturing CO2 from trucks and reducing their emissions by 90%

January 9, 2020

New solution to capture CO2 from truck's exhaust systems involves liquefying it on vehicle's roof: Frontiers in Energy Research [...]

Skipping breakfast linked to lower test scores

December 18, 2019

Students who rarely ate breakfast achieved lower GCSE grades than those who ate breakfast frequently: Frontiers in Public Health [...]

Lazy moths taste disgusting

December 16, 2019

Scientists find that unappetizing moths make less effort to escape attacking bats: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Baby’s first breath: a new method for helping preemies to breathe

December 12, 2019

Two joint papers demonstrate that administering oxygen can help premature babies breathe independently sooner: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

Justified and unjustified movie violence evokes different brain responses

December 11, 2019

The perceived intent of violence in movies activates different centers of the brain: in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

NASA space data can cut disaster response times, costs

December 10, 2019

Using near-real-time satellite data could improve emergency management: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]

Gulf Coast corals face catastrophe

December 9, 2019

Only rapid reduction of greenhouse gases will save Gulf of Mexico corals: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

How a Manuka honey ‘sandwich’ could be the key to fighting infections

December 4, 2019

Using small amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic. [...]

MS linked to variant of common herpes virus through new method

December 3, 2019

A certain herpes variant may have a role in the development of multiple sclerosis: Frontiers in Immunology [...]

Palm oil: Less fertilizer and no herbicide but same yield?

November 27, 2019

International team investigates environmentally sustainable palm oil production: Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]

Spot the difference: Two identical-looking bird species with very different genes

November 26, 2019

Similar birds actually diverged 500,000 years ago: Frontiers in Genetics [...]

Access to food and nutrition more limited in sub-Saharan Africa than previously estimated

November 25, 2019

Chronic and hidden hunger affect nearly half of rural households in sub-Saharan Africa: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]

Iron availability in seawater key to explaining amount and distribution of fish

November 22, 2019

Large areas of the ocean may have insufficient iron for most fish: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Self-cannibalizing mitochondria may set the stage for ALS development

November 14, 2019

Powerhouses of the cell ‘eat themselves up’ jumpstart path to neurodegenerative disease; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience [...]

Where the Sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop

October 24, 2019

Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease

October 18, 2019

Lyme disease is one of medicine's great mimics, and notoriously difficult to diagnose. A new study has uncovered six potential biomarkers for accurate and early identification; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]

Hurricane resilience in the Bahamas

October 17, 2019

A Stanford-led study suggests ecosystem investments to minimize storm damage; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Crop-boosting AI can benefit many fields

October 16, 2019

Machine learning algorithms developed to select high-yield food crops could be applied to 'hyperspectral analysis' in other disciplines, from astronomy to espionage; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]

Extreme weather caused by climate change has damaged 45% of Australia’s coastal habitat

October 16, 2019

Researchers examined the cumulative impacts of recent extreme climate events on marine habitats around Australia; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Face palm: are palm oil boycotters hypocrites?

October 15, 2019

Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity - according to science, it is neither; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]

Fire blankets can protect buildings from wildfires

October 15, 2019

Existing fire blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations; Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering [...]

High salt reduces tumor growth by tackling immune cells

October 14, 2019

A high salt diet inhibited tumor growth in two independent mouse models; Frontiers in Immunology [...]

Video games offer clues to help curb animal disease outbreaks

October 14, 2019

As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever, University of Vermont research shows how farmers' risk attitudes affect the spread of infectious animal diseases and offers a first-of-its kind model for testing disease control and prevention strategies; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]