Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Dr. David Saint-Jacques is taking part in a made-in-Ottawa experiment on bone marrow health during his six-month mission on the International Space Station.
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Mobile DNA Element Found in Mosquito Parasite Has Potential for Infectious Disease Control
Controlling mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Dengue or West Nile virus, has historically been difficult due to a lack of effective vaccines and concerns about the environmental impact of insecticides.
Widespread Losses Among Pollinating Insects in Britain
Many insect pollinator species are disappearing from areas of Great Britain, a new study has found.
Offspring of Older Mothers are More Responsive to Aging Interventions, Study Finds
Advanced maternal age at the time of giving birth is known to decrease how long the offspring will live and their fecundity.
UW Researcher Contributes to Study Showing Arctic Warming Contributes to Drought
When the Arctic warmed after the ice age 10,000 years ago, it created perfect conditions for drought.
Adhesive Formed from Bee Spit and Flower Oil Could Form Basis of New Glues
Honey bees spend hours each day collecting pollen and packing it into tidy bundles attached to their hind legs.