Monarch butterflies undertake a perilous migration each year, which seems to be becoming even more dangerous, since fewer monarchs are successfully arriving at their overwintering quarters. Five new studies have just been published in a themed collection that answer some […]
Neurological deaths and diseases like dementia are on the rise worldwide. Increasing evidence suggests that non-genetic factors, like our diet, play a major role in the development and prevention of these conditions. By Greg Maguire Recent studies suggest that about […]
Dyslipidemia – a not yet fully understood disease characterized by an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood – is a growing risk factor for cardiovascular disorders worldwide. A group of researchers from Iran has set out to evaluate the […]
Mammographic breast density is an important risk factor for the development of cancer. New research from Sweden contributes to a better understanding of what role testosterone and other androgens play in all of this. Androgens depict a group of hormones […]
Microalgae can be used in a wide range of bioproducts, and be produced on a large scale. The value gained in their transformation from a simple raw material to biofuel and energy allows sustainable and commercially viable production. In this […]
