
Author: Stan Martinez MSc (Biology)


Scientists Help Plants Recover Following Injury with Chemical Tweak
New York University researchers have provided more insights in a new study on the response of plants when under attack while also demonstrating how they can be aided in …
Researchers Develop Bioelectronic Tongue Capable of Assessing Sweetness More Objectively
Korean researchers have built an ultrasensitive bioelectronic tongue that gauges sweetness more objectively, possibly paving ways for food and beverage companies to create products that are agreeable for more …
Soil Bacteria Could Offer Farmers a Clever Means of Blocking Crop Diseases
A new study, the product of a research-industry alliance, has highlighted an innovative and eco-friendly way of putting crop diseases in check by enlisting the help of bugs already …
High Levels of Oxytocin May Increase Sexual Drive in Some Men to the Point of Sex Addiction
Key Takeaways Men with compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) have significantly higher oxytocin levels than healthy controls. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) reduces both CSBD symptoms and oxytocin levels. Oxytocin may …
Biologists Discovered Large Number of Plant Viruses Traveling with Pollen
Plants depend on pollen to reproduce effectively. New research shows that these same vehicles also serve a different purpose: they provide a free ride for plant viruses. Read Also: …
New Fish Flow Study Provides Insights for Sustainable Fisheries Management
A newly-published study has brought together researchers across multiple fields to provide first-time insights into the flow of fish, both naturally and commercially. Most species of fish in the …
Johns Hopkins: Surgical Robot Performs a Surgical Procedure Autonomously and with Better Outcome
Robots that can perform surgery are evolving and improving and are increasingly present in operating rooms alongside surgeons. But will they one day completely replace surgeons? Surgical Robots A …
Oregon State University Researchers Developing a Vaccine against Skin Cancer
Oregon State University researchers are trying to stimulate the production of the protein Thioredoxin Reductase 1 (TR1), which has antioxidant properties for the skin. Their goal is to develop …

