MEDICINE & HEALTH

Bacteria With Same Genotype Show Different Phenotypes

Researchers explore the reasons why bacteria with the same genotype exhibit diverse phenotypes. Scientists have been puzzled by bacterial populations. In 'isogenic populations', it has been found that all bacteria show the same genes.

Zika Outbreak Feared To Have Reached The Texas Border

The Texas Border, which houses 1.3 million people, are vulnerable to Zika virus because most of their houses don't have sufficient air-conditioning and window screens to protect them from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are known to carry the virus.

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Not An Autism Risk

Research shows that when all other factors are considered such as genetics and lifestyle, antidepressants taken by pregnant women do not really increase the risk of autism for the unborn child.

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