People who are considered unattractive are more likely to be belittled and bullied in the…
Month: June 2013
New Alzheimer’s research suggests possible cause: Interaction of proteins in brain
For years, Alzheimer’s researchers have focused on two proteins that accumulate in the brains of…
Outlook is grim for mammals and birds as human population grows
The ongoing global growth in the human population will inevitably crowd out mammals and birds…
Stress hormone could trigger mechanism for the onset of Alzheimer’s
A chemical hormone released in the body as a reaction to stress could be a…
Older males make better fathers says new research on beetles
Researchers have found that older male burying beetles make better fathers than their younger counterparts….
Origins of ‘The Hoff’ crab revealed
The history of a new type of crab, nicknamed ‘The Hoff’ because of its hairy…
Researchers discover immunity mechanism: Platelets patrolling the bloodstream
Scientists have discovered a mechanism that is used to protect the body from harmful bacteria….
Siberian caves warn of permafrost meltdown
Climate records captured in Siberian caves suggest 1.5 degrees of warming is enough to trigger…
City slicker or country bumpkin: City-life changes blackbird personalities
The origins of a young animal might have a significant impact on its behavior later…
Altered brain structure in pathological narcissism
A far-reaching disorder of the self-esteem is denoted as a narcissistic personality disorder. Persons with…