Introducing Hepatitis B vaccine in preadolescents meant a decline in the disease incidence rate by 52 % according to a study in which the University of Barcelona (UB) took part.
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Dramatic Rainfall Changes for Key Crops Expected Even with Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By 2040, rainfall on wheat, soybean, rice and maize will have changed, even if Paris Agreement emissions targets are met.
“Inactive” Ingredients May Not Be, Study Finds
Most pills and capsules, whether over-the-counter or prescription, include components other than the actual drug.
Trust More Important Than Ecology to Gain Local Support for Conservation
Trust, transparency, communication, and fairness in the planning and management of conservation projects may be more important for gaining long-term local support than emphasizing ecological effectiveness, UBC-led research has discovered.
Report: Despite Being Skilled Producers, Danish Farmers Face Poorer Conditions Than Their European Counterparts
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Food and Resource Economics have looked at financial data from 80,000 EU farms comparable with similar farms in in Denmark.
Avocado Seed Extract Shows Promise as Anti-Inflammatory Compound
An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals.