Cavity germs swim in baby drool
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Infant saliva harbors bacteria associated with tooth decay and cavities—the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S. children. Continue…
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Science & Technology - May 18, 2011 17:02 - 1 Comment
Seed mixtures snarl pest control
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Increasing the use of seed mixtures in insecticidal corn is expected to increase risk and make pest monitoring more difficult. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 22, 2010 11:08 - 0 Comments
African elephants do a double take
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Forget what you always thought about elephants: There are two—not one—species of African elephant. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 15, 2010 11:45 - 1 Comment
Is virus bad news for biomass?
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Researchers have confirmed reports of a new virus that affects switchgrass, a biomass crop being considered for commercial ethanol production. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 17, 2010 8:49 - 0 Comments
Cow’s stomach answers myriad questions
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Using a cow rumen bacterium as a model, researchers have discovered how microbes break down hemicellulose plant matter into simple sugars. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 19, 2010 16:43 - 0 Comments
Biofuel success hinges on diverse feedstock
U. ILLINOIS (US)—A highly productive perennial grass that grows throughout Canada and the midwestern United States may offer the best bet to produce ethanol sustainably without taking up more of the land currently used for food and feed production. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 11, 2010 11:37 - 0 Comments
Peeking inside the mind of a piglet
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Researchers have found that neonatal piglets are capable of being trained in traditional learning and memory tests. As a result, these piglets can provide critical information that could directly benefit human health. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 29, 2010 16:43 - 5 Comments
Swimming pool or toxic brew?
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Splashing around in a swimming pool on a hot summer day may not be as safe as you think. A recent study links the application of disinfectants in recreational pools to health problems such as asthma and bladder cancer. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jul 22, 2010 11:41 - 1 Comment
Picking up the pace of crop development
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Global grain production must double by 2050 to address rising population and demand and unless new approaches to adapt crop plants to climate change are adopted, yields will suffer, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 6, 2010 11:26 - 3 Comments
Chickens fed flaxseed survive ovarian cancer
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Chickens consuming a diet rich in flaxseed experienced a decreased severity of ovarian cancer and increased survival rates. The finding is significant because ovarian cancer in humans develops in a similar way. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 1, 2010 11:42 - 0 Comments
Parasites may threaten biofuel crops
U. ILLINOIS—Researchers have discovered widespread occurrence of plant-parasitic nematodes in Miscanthus and switchgrass, two plants used for biofuels. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 1, 2010 11:14 - 0 Comments
Soybean aphids: 2 steps forward, 1 step back
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Researchers have developed a soybean that is resistant to aphids but at the same time, discovered a new aphid resistant to the resistance. (more…)
