The film “Jaws” has heavily influenced Western Australia’s stance on sharks, a review of over…
Month: December 2014
Water’s role in the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Smart agricultural practices and an extensive grain-trade network enabled the Romans to thrive in the…
Tamoxifen reduces breast cancer rates by nearly a third for 20 years
The preventive effect of breast cancer drug ‘tamoxifen’ remains virtually constant for at least 20…
One in six Ontario adults say they’ve had a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime
Nearly 17 percent of adults surveyed in Ontario said they have suffered a traumatic brain…
Human exposure to metal cadmium may accelerate cellular aging
The metal cadmium has been the focus of new study that finds that higher human…
Early identification of modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline
Researchers now believe it’s possible that risk factors for cognitive decline may show up long…
Gut microbiota and Parkinson’s disease: Connection made
Parkinson’s disease sufferers have a different microbiota in their intestines than their healthy counterparts, according…
‘Trojan horse’ proteins: step forward for nanoparticle-based anti-cancer, anti-dementia therapeutic approaches
Scientists have found a way of targeting hard-to-reach cancers and degenerative diseases using nanoparticles, but…
Cocaine consumption quadruples the risk of sudden death in people between 19 and 49
The increase in sudden cardiovascular death with the recent consumption of cocaine has been, for…
Tourism poses a threat to dolphins in the Balearic Islands
The rise in tourism, fishing and sea transport between the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic…