Scientists have developed a novel technology that can identify, in animal models, potential biomarkers of…
Month: October 2012
Early humans began eating meat earlier than thought: Oldest known evidence of anemia caused by a nutritional deficiency
A fragment of a child’s skull discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, shows the oldest known…
Key environmental factors influencing manta ray behavior identified
Manta rays are more likely to gather together under either a new or a full…
Novel blood-based protein signature determined for rare, aggressive lung cancer
Researchers have discovered a panel of 13 blood proteins that may be effective biomarkers to…
Like humans, monkeys can make irrational decisions when making choices
When making decisions about the value of an assortment of different objects, people approximate an…
Southern hemisphere becoming drier: Decline in April-May rainfall over south-east Australia
A decline in April-May rainfall over south-east Australia is associated with a southward expansion of…
Not getting sleepy? Why hypnosis doesn’t work for all
Not everyone is able to be hypnotized, and new research shows how the brains of…
Mathematics of leaf decay: A mathematical model reveals commonality within the diversity of leaf decay
Researchers have analyzed data from a variety of forests and ecosystems across North America, and…
New study sheds light on cancer-protective properties of milk
Milk consumption has been linked to improved health, with decreased risks of diabetes, metabolic syndrome,…
Mom’s high blood pressure in pregnancy could affect child’s IQ into old age
New research suggests that a mother’s high blood pressure during pregnancy may have an effect…