Science & Technology
NJIT researchers unlock a new method for testing protein-based drugs
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) researchers have unveiled a new lab technique they say represents a ‘paradigm shift’ in how pharmaceutical laboratories test and produce new protein-based drugs, such as therapeutic monoclonal antibodies being …
Rising global temperatures point to widespread drought
More frequent and longer-lasting droughts caused by rising global temperatures pose significant risks to people and ecosystems around the world — according to new research. The paper has quantified the projected impacts of alternative levels of global…
Browse, graze, mate: Food and company help animals in captivity
From tongue rolling alpacas to irritable yaks and perturbed pigs, new research has lifted the lid on why some farm and zoo animals cope well with captivity and others display signs of stress. Researchers have published a large-scale study to identify w…
Fasting-mimicking diet reduces signs of dementia in mice
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice genetically engineered to develop the illness, according to a new study. Short cycles of a low-calorie diet that replicates fasting appeared to reduce inflammation and d…