Land and marine iguanas and giant tortoises living close to human settlements or tourist sites…
Month: January 2012
Compounds in mate tea induce death in colon cancer cells, in vitro study shows
In a recent study, scientists showed that human colon cancer cells die when they are…
Sex no more strenuous than golf, expert says
For most heart and stroke patients, it’s probably safe to have sex. “For a patient…
Molecular fingerprint discovered that may improve outcomes for head and neck cancer patients
Researchers have found a biomarker in head and neck cancers that can predict whether a…
Android development set to overtake iOS app makers (Appolicious)
Appolicious – Android continues to make an impression on developers and consumers alike. According to…
Bonobos’ unusual success story
Bonobos are among the closest living relatives of humans. Like other great apes they live…
New discoveries in cell aging
Researchers have quantified the effect of protein aggregation on the cell aging processes using as…
Lessons in coral reef survival from deep time
Lessons from tens of millions of years ago are pointing to new ways to save…
Genes and timing of menopause
Researchers have discovered 13 new regions of the genome associated with the timing of menopause….
Saving the snow leopard with stem cells
The survival of the endangered snow leopard is looking promising thanks to scientists who have,…