The speed at which the goats completed the task at 10 months compared to how long it took them to learn indicates excellent long-term memory said co-author Dr Elodie Briefer now based at ETH Zurich.
Dr Briefer added: We found that those without a demonstrator were just as fast at learning as those that had seen demonstrations.
Co-author Dr Alan Mcelligott from Queen Mary's School of Biological and Chemical sciences commented: Our results challenge the common misconception that goats aren't intelligent animals--they have the ability to learn complex tasks
when the mice were consuming the peach extract said Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos a food scientist for Agrilife Research in College Station.
The previous work as well as the present one was conducted by Cisneros-Zevallos Dr. David Byrne both with Agrilife Research;
Dr. Weston Porter Texas A&m University department of veterinary physiology and pharmacology; and then-graduate student Giuliana Noratto who is now on the faculty at Washington state University.
We have a progressive medical community and being able to contribute to research programs that have the potential to be far-reaching is a wonderful opportunity says Dimond.
It's advertising bans among other measures said IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray. We now need to understand what is happening on the ground in these counties that is leading to such great success in parts of New york Iowa and Texas and near total stagnation in parts of Montana Oklahoma and Mississippi.
what we have seen with gaps in life expectancy between counties said Dr. Ali Mokdad Professor of Global Health at IHME and one of the study authors.
The recent work is led by Phd student Philippa Gullett and Dr Karl Evans from Sheffield in collaboration with Rob Robinson from The british Trust for Ornithology.
We're not saying that birds never die in winter--in harsh years there are bound to be explained some fatalities Dr Karl Evans
Dr Evans added: Looking ahead to the future our data suggests that every single plausible climate change scenario will lead to a further increase in long-tailed survival rates.
In Austria health care providers are required to report all cases of listeriosis which can be fatal particularly for patients with weakened immune systems.
Professor Michael Kimlin and Dr David Borradale from QUT's Aussun Research Lab said the study of 45 young healthy women in Brisbane aged 18 to 47 showed high rates
This is concerning as the benefits of folic acid are well-known with health professionals urging young women to take a folic acid supplement prior to
Dr Borradale said in showing the link between UV exposure and folate depletion further research including a controlled clinical trial was needed.
but rather urging women to talk to their doctor about their folate levels and the importance of folate in their diet especially those who are planning a pregnancy Dr Borradale said.
The results of this study reinforce the need for adequate folate levels prior to and during pregnancy.
Dr David Weetman senior author said: The work has given a uniquely detailed insight into the varied mechanisms through
and germinated more frequently than the unmoved seeds explains Dr. Matthias Schleuning co-author and scientist at Bik-F. Quite often the ants removed the seed aril only in their nests
Dr Mick Hanley Lecturer in Ecology at Plymouth University said the study showed the continued importance of promoting diversity
or even enhance biodiversity Dr Hanley said. In particular the presence of large densities and varieties of flowering plants supports a number of pollinating insects
Dr Hanley added As a general rule bees will go wherever there are flowers available. However if native plants were to disappear completely from our towns
Dr. Gavin Svenson curator of invertebrate zoology at The Cleveland Museum of Natural history described the new species
Led by Dr Luca Cortese from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne Australia the team used the Herschel Space Observatory to observe galaxies at far-infrared
and physical properties in galaxies other than our own Milky way said Dr Cortese'Cosmic dust is heated by starlight to temperatures of only a few tens of degrees above absolute zero
However our results show that galaxies'chemical history plays an equally important role commented Dr Cortese.
Co-author of the work Dr Jacopo Fritz from Ghent University in Belgium said: This affects our ability to accurately estimate how much dust is in the Universe.
and trading patterns across the Pacific says lead author Dr Vicki Thomson of ACAD. We were also able to trace the origins of these lineages back into the Philippines providing clues about the source of the original Polynesian chicken populations.
but humans can't.'Elephants appear to be able to manipulate their vocal tract (mouth tongue trunk and so on) to shape the sounds of their rumbles to make different alarm calls'said Dr Lucy King of Save the Elephants
and Oxford university who led the study with Dr Joseph Soltis a bioacoustics expert from Disney's Animal kingdom and colleagues.'
In this study published in the Journal of Public health Dr. Helena Laroche an assistant professor of internal medicine
and direct hunting. â#oethe round-the-clock monitoring of maleo and sea turtle nests on this protected beach prevents the exploitation of these species a threat that still frequently occurs at other sitesâ#said Dr. Peter Clyne Deputy
Dr Kate Parr from the School of Environmental sciences said: The distinctive evolutionary histories and biodiversity values of these areas needs to be recognised by conservation managers and policy makers.
which have been promoted widely by health practitioners to help wean smokers off cigarettes. But with e-cigarettes--which are marketed as'recreational'nicotine products--that simple distinction between'keep smoking
Dr. Chris Seabury and research associates (Yvette Halley and Eric Bhattarai) along with members of the Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center (Drs.
Charles Johnson and Dale Rollins) Texas A&mâ##s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries sciences (Dr. Markus Peterson) and two private-industry scientists (Dr. Scot E
To paraphrase Dr. Grandin we owe the animals we raise for food a decent life
#No greater injury risk on artificial playing surfaces, study showsnew research presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found no greater injury risk for athletes
The above story is provided based on materials by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length h
Additionally a physician can prescribe stronger medications if needed. By taking medicine early you can prevent the symptoms before they begin Dr. Rosenstreich said.
If you start after the symptoms are in full swing it's much harder to stop the allergic reaction than to prevent it from the beginning.
Tree pollination in the Northeast has begun already according to Dr. Rosenstreich and lasts through early June
There's no reason for people with allergies to suffer Dr. Rosenstreich said. As long as you take the proper precautions you should be able to enjoy the outdoors
Dr. Hartwell Welsh Jr. research wildlife biologist at the U s. Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSW) helped conduct a study in Northwestern Calif. that examined how woodland salamander
The renowned evolutionary biologist E. O. Wilson once said it is the little things that run the world Dr. Welsh said.
and adaptation in primarily food-focused production systems of Africa says Dr. Cheikh Mbow Senior Scientist Climate Change
When gut microbiota gets out of balanceirritable bowel syndrome (IBS) belongs to the most widespread diseases in Western countries causing up to sixty per cent of the workload of gastrointestinal physicians.
This condition represents up to 10 percent of the workload of family physicians and up to 60 per cent of that of gastroenterology practitioners.
What further developments can doctors and patients expect? It is amazing to see how quickly gut microbiota research has gained center stage within gastroenterology in the course of the past few years says Prof.
By contrast Professor Dr. Beate Michalzik from the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and her colleagues are interested in the more barren aspects of the region in Central Italy:
Dr Adam Hayward of the University of Sheffield's Department of Animal and Plant sciences said:
and technology leaders including Dr. Charles Wyman our president and CEO who will take this novel catalyst from the lab to the marketplace.
and evolution as viewed through the lens of surveillance methods utilized by scientists from around the world said study lead and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Associate Director of Wildlife Epidemiology Dr. Sarah Olson.
According to Dr. Olson This inventory isn't about blaming wild birds but it allows us to map
Study lead author Dr Rebecca Kinaston and colleague Associate Professor Hallie Buckley at the Department of Anatomy carried out the research in collaboration with the Vanuatu National Museum and researchers from the University of Marseilles and CNRS (UMR 7269 and UMR 7041) in France
Dr Kinaston says the study is the most detailed analysis of Lapita diet ever undertaken
Dr Kinaston says it appears that the new colonists rather than relying mainly on a transported landscape of the crop plants
and treated preferentially Dr Kinaston says. Story Source: The above story is provided based on materials by University of Otago.
Enter the Yangambi km5 a variety first grown in the 1950's at a Belgian research station in Yangambi DR Congo.
Mishra was the primary author of a paper with his advisor and UAH associate professor of atmospheric science Dr. John Mecikalski UAH Earth System Science Center principle researcher James
Moisture data are derived from the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES GOES data are inputted into the Atmosphere-Land Exchange Inverse (ALEXI) model previously developed by Dr. Mecikalski and others.
but say the findings suggest that diet matters for the risk of preterm delivery which may reassure medical practitioners that the current dietary recommendations are sound
and/or vegetables in prevention of premature birth and says health professionals would therefore be well advised to reinforce the message that pregnant women eat a healthy diet.
which simulates the life of a colony including the queen's egg laying brood care by nurse bees
and modellers from Exeter (Professor Osborne Dr Becher and Dr Kennedy who started the project at Rothamsted Research) Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research--UFZ Leipzig (Professor Grimm and Ms
Horn) and Syngenta (Dr P Thorbek). Professor Osborne's research group studies the behaviour and ecology of bees and other pollinators.
Dr Pernille Thorbek (Syngenta) adds: Studying several stressors in multifactorial field trials is complicated immensely and difficult to do.
Dr David Aston President of The british Beekeepers Association commented that: This model will be an important tool in helping us to understand the interactions
#New online care from dietitians helps control weighta rich chocolate cake is tempting you but where is a dietitian
when you need one? The e-Care for Heart Wellness study sought to solve this problem.
if they had secure online access to a dietitian than if they received only information and usual care.
One patient said'It's like having a dietitian in your pocket'said Beverly B. Green MD MPH a family doctor at Group Health an associate investigator at Group Health Research Institute and an assistant clinical
--and having access to a dietitian to work with them toward a healthier lifestyle. In addition to team-based care led by a dietitian the patients in the intervention group were given a home blood pressure monitor a scale and a pedometer.
They each had one in-person visit with a dietitian where together they created a plan to reduce their heart risk including the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet with eight to 10 servings of vegetables and fruits per day.
The DASH diet is not about eating less food just more of the right food Dr. Green said quoting a patient who said:
All those fruits and vegetables kept me full and less likely to eat something I might regret later.
The visit to the dietitian was followed by planned follow-up by secure messaging (through Group Health's website for patients) to report their blood pressure weight
When appropriate the dietitians also encouraged patients and their doctors to consider changes to their hypertensive and lipid-lowering medication dosages.
Of the 90 people who completed six-month follow-up the 44 who had been assigned randomly to receive dietitian e-care had higher rates of patient satisfaction
and of use of Group Health's secure messaging than did assigned the 46 to education and usual care.
but they don't have to be said Dr. Green. If people had better control of their heart risk factors such as blood pressure
And that's just what she's been trying to do by shifting health care from the doctor's office to where people live:
In a previous large randomized controlled trial called e-BP (Electronic Blood pressure) and published in JAMA Dr. Green showed that
That's why Dr. Green launched the e-Care study. Next steps since this study proved the intervention is feasible?
We're planning a larger randomized controlled trial where we will tailor the e-care for the patients who have hypertension Dr. Green said.
or a dietitian depending on their individual needs. Story Source: The above story is provided based on materials by Group Health Research Institute.
a highly specialized species of tephritid fruit fly whose larvae actually feed on the seeds of the native Barberry was found to have a tenfold higher population density on its new host plant the Oregon grape reports Dr. Harald Auge a biologist at the UFZ.
but rather it depends on how many seeds there are in the berries explains Dr. Katrin M. Meyer who analysed the data at the UFZ and currently works at the University of Goettingen.
Slight chances are better than none at all explains Dr. Hans-Hermann Thulke from the UFZ.
whether online or with samples in hand and to contemplate how chemically diverse tropical canopies have become. noted Dr. Robin Martin the project's long-time coordinator Not only do the study's findings help us better understand the tremendous diversity of the region they also provide a new basis
The lack of a modern glossary for resistance was brought recently to our attention by an initiative of the U s. Environmental protection agency (EPA) seeking input on definitions of terms about resistance said Dr. Mark Whalon one of the co-authors from Michigan State university
The first evidence of rootworm resistance to Bt corn was discovered in Iowa in 2009 said Dr. Bruce Tabashnik the study's lead author
Dr. Jingjing Gong currently pursuing post-doctoral studies at Yale university conducted the study as a graduate student in Dr Kumar's laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology.
Fibrosis is a process of uncontrolled scarring around the tumor gland said Dr. Kumar a professor of urology in the School of medicine at the Health Science Center and the study's principal investigator.
and the cork tree extract appears to suppress that as well Dr. Kumar said. The complex interrelationship of these substances is the million-dollar question he said
In a promising prostate cancer clinical study of 24 patients that Dr. Kumar helped spearhead all the patients tolerated the treatment well he said.
Because many of the identified compounds are known to be water soluble using a smoke solution is a convenient alternative to direct fumigation of seeds explains Dr. Janice Coons lead author of the study.
In oral immunotherapy the desensitization method used in both studies allergic patients build up tolerance to a food by ingesting it in tiny gradually increasing doses under a doctor's supervision in a hospital setting.
Physicians advise them to avoid allergy triggers and carry injectable epinephrine at all times because they run a constant risk of anaphylactic shock from accidental consumption.
Dr. Devi Stuart-Fox and Jennifer Goode both of the Zoology Department at the University of Melbourne Australia attempted to determine what was more important in driving courtship:
The results of this study indicate that under the right conditions there is an opportunity to produce live brucellosis-free bison from even a herd with a large number of infected animals like the one in Yellowstone national park said Dr. Jack
Pro-smoking messages are reaching the world's most susceptible audiences explains Dr. Borzekowski research professor in the UMD SPH Department of Behavioral and Community Health.
Heath warning labels on cigarette packs are an important medium for communicating about the serious health effects caused by tobacco products said Dr. Cohen director of the JHSPH Institute for Global Tobacco Control.
which is transmitted by the psyllid said Dr. Ron French Agrilife Extension plant pathologist in Amarillo.
and low phosphorus tolerance said Dr. Meiping Zhang Texas A&m Agrilife Research associate research scientist in College Station.
Joining Zhang on the project are Dr. Hongbin Zhang Texas A&m professor of plant genomics and systems biology and director of the Laboratory for Plant Genomics and Molecular genetics;
Dr. B b. Singh a visiting scholar and cowpea breeder with the Texas A&m soil and crop sciences department;
and Dr. Dirk Hays Texas A&m associate professor of physiological and molecular genetics all in College Station. The goal of the study is to develop single nucleotide polymorphisms
Although we've previously taken snapshots of the ice with radar this is the first time year-round monitoring has been said possible Dr Keith Nicholls of The british Antarctic Survey.
This will be very useful because of the uneven shape of the ice-sheet's underside Dr Nicholls commented.
which is eating away at the underside of the ice shelf floating at the edge of Pine Island Glacier said Dr Keith Nicholls of The british Antarctic Survey A continuous record of seasonal changes which is
or stresses from channels melted into the underside of the ice--they were unexpected certainly from our planning survey said Dr Nicholls.
and the region's importance regarding sea level rise said Dr Matt Ash from the UCL team who accompanied BAS on the NERC istar misson.
because it accounts for about half of global monoterpene emissions explains Dr. Mikael Ehn from the University of Helsinki who is the first author of this study
and provide the basis for a series of further experiments as Dr. Torsten Berndt from TROPOS explains.
The researchers led by Dr Charles Wondji used a wide range of methods to narrow down how the resistance works finding a single mutation in the GSTE2 gene which makes insects break down DDT
and often fewer calories says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson Angela Ginn. This year's National Nutrition Month theme'Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right'reminds families to return to the basics of healthful eating by returning to the family dining table.
and a wide range of information about eating right--all backed by the unequalled expertise of nutrition professionals like registered dietitian nutritionists--at Kids Eat Right a joint initiative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
or low-fat dairy beans nuts and seeds in the appropriate amounts you are able to get many of the nutrients your body needs all with relatively low amounts of calories says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson
Called SEE-IMPACT it will be led by Dr Annette Boaz a respected expert in the use of evidence in policy making who is based at Kingston and St george's Faculty of health Social Care and Education in London.
Dr Boaz will work with the Brunel University experts who devised the tool to observe the way stakeholders engage with it as it is being implemented closely monitoring the effectiveness of communication
but it's still relatively rare for research to be done actually exploring how that plays out in the real world Dr Boaz explained.
Taking stock of how interested motivated and involved key partners health professionals and even lobbyists are in the process will give us a much better feel for how research can be used to underpin
which is why this project will be so important Dr Boaz said. We want to really explore the characteristics of what prompts people to connect with research
and others with more emerging economies--all with different legislation and outlooks on dealing with tobacco control and the potential health implications of smoking Dr Boaz said.
Dr Subhash Pokhrel who has led the development of the decision-making tool at Brunel University said the stakeholder study was given particularly timely the increasing emphasis being placed on public healthcare intervention funding both in the United kingdom and abroad.
Dr Matthias FÃ rst and Professor Mark Brown from Royal Holloway University of London (who worked in collaboration with Dr Dino Mcmahon
Dr FÃ rst from the School of Biological sciences at Royal Holloway said: Wild and managed bees are in decline at national and global scales.
Dr FÃ rst explained: One of the novel aspects of our study is that we show that deformed wing virus
In research to be presented at the 58th Annual Biophysical Society Meeting taking place in San francisco from Feb 15-19 Dr. Damian Ekiert who is now at the University of California San francisco will describe research he conducted as part of a team
Lead author Dr Amy Cheah says there is a growing body of evidence about the antioxidant health benefits of grape seed tannins or polyphenols as anti-inflammatory agents and more recently for their anticancer properties.
This is the first study showing that grape seed can enhance the potency of one of the major chemotherapy drugs in its action against colon cancer cells says Dr Cheah researcher in the School of Agriculture Food and Wine.
and damage and helped protect healthy cells in the gastrointestinal tract says Dr Cheah. While this effect is very promising we were concerned initially that grape seed could reduce the effectiveness of the chemotherapy.
Fellow co-author and joint lead researcher Dr Sue Bastian Senior Lecturer in Oenology says: These findings could be a boost to the wine grape industry as it value adds to
and personal accounts as well as medical and death records from hospitals physicians cemeteries and municipalities. They compared this with instrumental data for the Palmer Drought Severity Index
Dr Mark Harrison based in the Department of Geography at the University of Leicester and Managing director of the Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project (Outrop) has along with international colleagues published results of a seven year study of Orangutans in Borneo in the journal Scientific Reports.
Dr Harrison said: We've known for some time that Orangutans use the ground to travel and search for food
Dr Harrison added: The capacity of Orangutans to come down from the trees may increase their ability to cope with at least smaller-scale forest fragmentation
Dr Harrison explains that Increased terrestriality is expected to increase predation risk interactions with and persecution by humans and exposure to novel diseases.
Dr Harrison concludes: Ultimately a better understanding of what drives Orangutan terrestriality how this influences their dispersal movement and survival in a human-modified landscapes is important for designing effective management strategies for conservation of this endangered species in Borneo.
Other clues to ancient diets lie within human bones themselves explored by the Cardiff group led by Dr Jacqui Mulville The sea passes on a unique chemical signature to the skeletons of those eating seafood;
Lead author of the study Dr Lucy Cramp said: The absence of lipid residues of marine foods in hundreds of cooking pots is really significant.
Dr Cramp continued: Amazingly it was another 4000 years before sea food remains appeared in pots again during the Iron age
Dr Mulville said: Whilst we like to think of ourselves as a nation of fish eaters with fish and chips as our national dish it seems that early British farmers preferred beef mutton and milk.
During our field survey we found only one individual tree located on a gentle sloping section of closed dense forest explains one of the authors Dr. Strijk.
conservation efforts in southern Thailand adds Dr. Strijk. Currently more than 300 species of Stone Oak have been described occurring from eastern India to Japan and the eastern tip of Papua new guinea.
Current biofuels may not be sustainable says Dr John Milledge Research Fellow at Greenwich and an expert in the commercialisation of algae.
Dr Milledge is working closely with group coordinator Professor Pat Harvey at Greenwich which is responsible for finding out
Over half of all human medicines originate from natural products says Dr David Bailey CEO of IOTA Pharmaceuticals.
These new numbers showing the continuing decline of the African forest elephant are the exact reason why there is a sense of urgency at the United for Wildlife trafficking symposium in London this week said Dr. John Robinson WCS Chief
Said WCS's Dr. Fiona Maisels one of the researchers releasing the new numbers and a co-author of the landmark paper:
when to what it should be said WCS's Dr. Samantha Strindberg one of the co-authors.
This is especially true at the clinical setting where physicians might ask patients if they smoke
and have heart-healthy components said Dr. Sirna who also is a professor of medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of medicine.
Dr. Sirna warns that you should drink in moderation by consuming no more than one 5-ounce glass for women and two 5-ounce glasses for men.
Nuts--The heart-health benefits of nuts have been documented in several large studies including the Nurses'Health Study and the Iowa Women's Health Study.
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