Tag Archives: Agriculture
‘Sticky’ stomach flu virus stands up to typical restaurant dishwashing measures
ScienceDaily (Dec. 5, 2012) Restaurant dishes and silverware may be an overlooked place where people can catch stomach viruses, according to a new study published December 6 on the PLoS ONE website.
Pigs may look healthy but can test positive for flu at fairs
ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2012) More than 80 percent of pigs that tested positive for influenza A virus at Ohio county fairs between 2009 and 2011 showed no signs of illness, according to a new study.
Snakes in the wild harbor deadly mosquito-borne EEEV virus through hibernation, study finds
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Neural implant recovers ability to make decisions, monkey study shows
ScienceDaily (Sep. 12, 2012) Researchers have taken a key step towards recovering specific brain functions in sufferers of brain disease and injuries by successfully restoring the decision-making processes in monkeys
Older adults not prepared to ensure food safety during power outages
ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2012) In the wake of Hurricane Isaac, which left millions without power, a new study highlights that many older adults are not equipped to keep food safe during an extended power outage.
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