The Asian hornet specimen recovered in Dublin. Credit: Dr. Aidan O’Hanlon In Europe, the Asian (or “yellow-legged”) hornet (Vespa velutina) is a predator of insects such as bees, hoverflies and other wasps, and poses serious risks for beekeeping, biodiversity and services. of pollination. This hornet can measure up to 4 cm in length and, like …
Sumatran tiger at the edge of the forest. Credit: UQ/Matthew Luskin Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by coexisting with humans, according to a study led by the University of Queensland. The researchers combed through paleontological records to compare the past distribution of Asia’s 14 …
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Newswise – The same complex genetics that contribute to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes may also increase the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy in women of South Asian descent, a study published today in eLife shows. This finding could lead to new ways to identify women who would benefit from interventions to …
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Newswise – The same complex genetics that contribute to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes may also increase the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy in women of South Asian descent, a study published today in eLife shows. This finding could lead to new ways to identify women who would benefit from interventions to …
Type 2 diabetes genes linked to gestational diabetes in South Asian women Read More »
The same complex genetics that contribute to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes may also increase the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy in women of South Asian descent, according to a study published today in eLife. This finding could lead to new ways to identify women who would benefit from interventions to prevent …
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