A new study has shown that a single gene called SIRT1 may be involved in…
Month: March 2013
New evidence that comets could have seeded life on Earth
Scientists have shown that complex molecules can form on icy dust in space, suggesting that…
Gene identified that causes obesity in mice: Deleting gene eliminates obesity, could work for humans
Researchers have discovered that deleting a gene in mice prevents them from becoming obese even…
Seniors who play video games report better sense of emotional well-being
New research finds that older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional…
Jupiter’s icy moon: Window into Europa’s ocean lies right at the surface
If you could lick the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, you would actually be…
Survey of clinicians: User satisfaction with electronic health records has decreased since 2010
Survey results indicate that satisfaction and usability ratings for certified electronic health records (EHRs) have…
Genetically corrected stem cells spark muscle regeneration
Researchers have combined genetic repair with cellular reprogramming to generate stem cells capable of muscle…
Remains of extinct giant camel discovered in High Arctic
Remains of an extinct giant camel have been discovered on Ellesmere Island in Canada’s High…
Amputee phantom pain linked to brain retaining picture of missing limb
Changes in the brain following amputation have been linked to pain arising from the missing…
On the trail of mucus-eaters in the gut
Microbiologists have for the first time succeeded in directly observing microorganisms feeding on the intestinal…