A new study suggests it might be possible to develop vaccines to prevent premature birth…
Month: September 2012
Large 2012 earthquake triggered temblors worldwide for nearly a week
This year’s largest earthquake, a magnitude 8.6 temblor on April 11 centered in the East…
Scientists make old muscles young again in attempt to combat aging
An international team of scientists has identified for the first time a key factor responsible…
Inadequate cellular rest may explain effects of aging on muscles
Is aging inevitable? What factors make older tissues in the human body less able to…
Gut bacteria could could play key role in development of type 2 diabetes
Studying gut bacteria can reveal a range of human illness. Now, new research shows that…
Metagenome-wide association study of gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes
Researchers have published a novel metagenomic study on human gut microbiota and their potential impact…
Biologist discovers mammal with salamander-like regenerative abilities
A small African mammal with an unusual ability to regrow damaged tissues could inspire new…
Diabetes is characterized by specific intestinal flora, researchers find
Whether you have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, in the future may…
Magnitude-8.7 quake was part of crustal plate breakup
Seismologists have known for years that the Indo-Australian plate of Earth’s crust is slowly breaking…
Salt marsh carbon may play role in slowing climate warming
A warming climate and rising seas will enable salt marshes to more rapidly capture and…