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Malaria Breath Test Undergoes Field Trials
The breathalyzer device, which resembles the one used to test for drink driving, is cheaper than a blood test and requires no medical expertise to operate.
As Ocean Temperatures Rise, So Have Squid & Octopus Numbers
The number of cephalopods—octopus, cuttlefish and squid—has increased in the world’s oceans over the past 60 years, possibly due to their ability to adapt to changes in the environment.
Smoking Weed Linked To Gene Mutation Risk
Smoking weed may lead to DNA mutations that can be passed on to one's children, says this study.
Baby Crying It Out To Sleep? No Worries!
A new study suggests that letting babies cry themselves to sleep may improve sleep patterns of infants and parents.
In Low- & Middle-Income Countries, Healthcare Coverage Favors The Rich
Copying the healthcare systems in developed economies is “not the answer” for quality care in low- to middle-income countries, a study says.
Plants Are In Touch With Their Surroundings
Something to consider the next time you pluck a flower: wind, water droplets or shadows are all enough to set off an elaborate reaction in plants, suggesting that they possess a ‘touch response.’
Ridding Bacteria Of Their ‘Anchors’ To Stop Infections
Bacteria grow nanofilaments that help them latch on to our insides; blocking the protein responsible could help in fighting off infections.
Turtle Hatchlings Lend Each Other A Flipper To Save Energy
A study has shown that turtle hatchlings lend each other a flipper digging out of the sand to save energy.
India & China Bear A Third Of Global Mental Illness Burden
India and China's disease burdens for mental, neurological and substance use disorders are greater than in all high-income countries combined, says a study.
