New findings give insights into how cells dispose of their waste. Malfunctions in this process…
Month: January 2014
Two million people in England eligible for weight loss surgery
Two million people in England could be eligible for weight loss surgery according to new…
A new toad from the ‘warm valleys’ of Peruvian Andes
A new species of toad was discovered hiding in the leaf litter of montane rain…
Chronic neck pain common among car crash victims, but most don’t sue
A new study finds chronic pain to be common among people involved in car accidents….
Chimps can use gestures to communicate in hunt for food
Chimpanzees are capable of using gestures to communicate as they pursue specific goals, such as…
Early warning: Internet surveillance predicts disease outbreak
The habit of Googling for an online diagnosis before visiting a GP can provide early…
Searching for magic bullet against cancer caused by asbestos: One step closer?
Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer associated with asbestos exposure, which is usually diagnosed in…
First impact test in years of B61 nonnuclear components
A ground-penetrating bomb, minus its nuclear components, rammed through a target at the remote Coyote…
Study reveals how ecstasy acts on brain, hints at therapeutic uses
Brain imaging experiments have revealed for the first time how ecstasy produces feelings of euphoria…
Fighting flies: Brain cells promote fighting in male fruit flies
According to the latest studies from a fly laboratory, male Drosophilae, commonly known as fruit…