Scientists have investigated whether zebrafish use social learning to assess risk. They found that wild…
Month: June 2012
Fishing for answers to autism puzzle
Fish cannot display symptoms of autism, schizophrenia, or other human brain disorders. However, scientists have…
Power of playtime: Single mothers can reduce stress by playing, engaging with children
A group of researchers is studying ways to help single mothers improve their relationship with…
New method generates cardiac muscle patches from stem cells
A cutting-edge method uses stems cells to create heart cells that display activity similar to…
Belief in hell, according to international data, is associated with reduced crime
Religions are thought to serve as bulwarks against unethical behaviors. However, when it comes to…
Scientists discover how key enzyme involved in aging, cancer assembles
Biochemists have mapped the structure of a key protein-RNA complex that is required for the…
Get the most from your skin care products: Sequence in which you apply skin care products influences their effectiveness
Consumers often spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars a year on skin care products…
Is TV becoming a regular babysitter for busy parents?
A new survey indicates that parents believe TV and other screen media hold educational value….
Antibacterials in personal-care products linked to allergy risk in children
Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care…
Oxygen ‘sensor’ may shut down DNA transcription
A key component found in an ancient anaerobic microorganism may serve as a sensor to…