'CURRENT BIOLOGY' STUDY: Sexual signal exaggeration affects physiological state in male barn swallows Jun 4, 2008
Parasites, bright males, and the immunocompetence handicap. Am. (USA Today -- Tech)
Antioxidants can change fish behaviour Nov 9, 2007
I would expect to see some behavioural changes from antioxidants through effects on body condition or immunocompetence, says Ulrika Candolin, an ecologist at the University of Helsinki in Finland. But this study suggests a direct pathway, which is interesting. (Nature News Service)
New animal study may explain why alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk Apr 29, 2007
To date, there has not been an animal model that faithfully mimics the human disease with respect to characteristics of breast cancer, immunocompetence, and physiologically relevant EtOH intake. The researchers addressed and overcame the obstacles and developed a novel mouse breast cancer model. (EurekAlert!)
Hesitations over Hungary's H5N1 vaccine Mar 23, 2006
He added that there are many missing details, such as the age limit of study participants and their immunocompetence. Faced with such limited information, representatives at institutions such as the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute of Health told The Scientist that staff scientists did not feel comfortable commenting on the effectiveness of the vaccine. (The Scientist)
