There is growing concern about how much noise humans generate in marine environments through shipping,…
Month: July 2013
Link between omega-3 fatty acids and increased prostate cancer risk confirmed
A second large, prospective study has confirmed the link between high blood concentrations of omega-3…
Dinosaurs, diets and ecological niches: Study shows recipe for success
A new scientific study answers a long-standing question in palaeontology — how numerous species of…
Protein targeted for cancer drug development is essential for normal heart function
Scientists have discovered that a protein used by cancer cells to evade death also plays…
Rare primate species needs habitat help to survive
The population of the critically endangered large primate known as the drill has been largely…
3-D-printed splint saves infant’s life
Medical researchers printed a 3-D splint that saved the life of an infant born with…
Personality differences linked to later drinking have roots in early childhood
An individual enters adolescence with personality characteristics and life experiences already accumulated. A new study…
‘Wasted’ and ‘hammered’ versus ‘buzzed’ and ‘tipsy’ is more than just semantics
Prior research found that women tended to use moderate self-referral terms for intoxication, whereas men…
Brain’s response to sweets may indicate risk for development of alcoholism
Several human and animal studies have shown a relationship between a preference for highly sweet…
Mammals can ‘choose’ sex of offspring, study finds
A new study shows that mammalian species can “choose” the sex of their offspring in…