Newswise — Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in humans. These findings, published this week in Nature Communications, help explain…
Read more Recent study unveils genetics behind human head shape.Newswise — Relatively short-term use of immunosuppressant medications to control an inflammatory disease was not associated with an increased risk of later developing cancer, according to new research…
Read more Short-Term Use of Immunosuppressants Not Linked to Cancer RiskNewswise — Sanitary landfills in Pennsylvania can accept the liquid waste byproducts of drilling and fracking for oil and gas as long as it is “immobilized,” mixed with…
Read more 800,000 tons of drilling, fracking waste unnaccounted for in NY, PA, OhioA group of researchers has recommended a new classification system for minority-serving institutions that they hope will ultimately direct more money to colleges that are serving minority students…
Read more What Does It Take to Be a ‘Minority-Serving Institution’?Newswise — While most animals don’t learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do – they are excellent mimics of human speech. But how large is the vocabulary…
Read more What does Polly say? Community science data reveal species differences in vocal learning by parrots
