News articles tagged with 'human' (Page 2)
Fatal respiratory infections in endangered gorillas are linked to human contact
— 31 Mar 2011 15:45 | HealthIn a study published online this week in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, an international team of researchers report that a virus that causes respiratory disease in humans…
Blood simple circuitry for cyborgs
— 30 Mar 2011 16:34 | TechnologyCould electronic components made from human blood be the key to creating cyborg interfaces? Circuitry that links human tissues and nerve cells directly to an electronic device, such…
Mothers' hard work pays off with big brains for their babies
— 29 Mar 2011 17:22 | HealthBrain growth in babies is linked to the amount of time and energy mothers 'invest,' according to new research published today…
Human virus linked to deaths of endangered mountain gorillas
— 29 Mar 2011 15:28 | BiologyFor the first time, a virus that causes respiratory disease in humans has been linked to the deaths of wild mountain gorillas, reports a team of researchers in the United States and…
Analysis suggests cancer risk of backscatter airport scanners is low
— 29 Mar 2011 15:27 | HealthCalculations by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of California, Berkeley estimate that the cancer risk associated with one type of airport…
Scientists find a key to maintaining our DNA
— 19 Mar 2011 14:39 | HealthDNA contains all of the genetic instructions that make us who we are, and maintaining the integrity of our DNA over the course of a lifetime is a critical, yet complex part of the ageing…
Are the wealthiest countries the smartest countries?
— 18 Mar 2011 15:34 | HealthIt's not just how free the market is. Some economists are looking at another factor that determines how much a country's economy flourishes: how smart its people are. For a study published…
Dine or dash? Genes help decide when to look for new food
— 17 Mar 2011 20:24 | BiologyFor worms, choosing when to search for a new dinner spot depends on many factors, both internal and external: how hungry they are, for example, how much oxygen is in the air, and how…
Not so eagle eyed: New study reveals why birds collide with man-made objects
— 17 Mar 2011 17:59 | EnvironmentFrom office block windows to power lines and wind turbines, many species of bird are prone to colliding with large man-made objects, many of which appear difficult not to notice to…
Lambs provide crucial link in understanding obesity
— 15 Mar 2011 20:05 | HealthThe research, published today (Tuesday March 15 2011) in The Journal of Physiology, shows a definite link between maternal and offspring obesity and is the first demonstration that…