Figs and fig trees are familiar to a wide cross-section of human society, both as…
Month: May 2013
Unethical advertising at launch of new antidepressants in Sweden
The new feature of the antidepressant drugs of the 1990s was that they had milder…
Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs may also reduce the risk of dying from prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are significantly less likely to…
Finding Nematostella: Ancient sea creature shines new light on how animals build an appendage
A study of tentacle formation in a sea anemone shows how epithelial cells form elongated…
One bad gene: Mutation that causes rare sleep disorder linked to migraines
A gene mutation associated with a rare sleep disorder surprisingly also contributes to debilitating migraines,…
Key protein for firing up central nervous system inflammation identified
Researchers identify Peli1 as pivotal actor in animal model of multiple sclerosis.
Five ‘sudden symptoms’ of stroke: Recognizing these could save a life – even a young life
Quickly recognizing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical care from stroke specialists can…
Bonding with your virtual self may alter your actual perceptions
When people create and modify their virtual reality avatars, the hardships faced by their alter…
Poison lips? Troubling levels of toxic metals found in cosmetics
Researchers found lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other metals in a sample of 32…
An anarchic region of star formation
The Danish 1.54-meter telescope located at the European Southern Observatory’s La Silla Observatory in Chile…