Snakes may not have shoulders, but their bodies aren’t as simple as commonly thought, according…
Month: January 2015
More whole grains associated with lower mortality, especially cardiovascular
Eating more whole grains appears to be associated with reduced mortality, especially deaths due to…
Criminal behavior in patients with neurodegenerative diseases studied
Criminal behavior can occur in patients with some neurodegenerative diseases, although patients with Alzheimer’s disease…
Over 28,000 endangered lemurs illegally kept as pets in Madagascar may threaten conservation, survival of species
An estimated 28,000 lemurs, the world’s most endangered primates, have been illegally kept as pets…
New technology to detect lingering cancer cells during breast surgery
Some patients undergoing lumpectomy surgery for the removal of an early detected breast tumor –…
Overly conservative FDA label likely prevents use of metformin in many type 2 diabetics, experts say
Many patients with type 2 diabetes in the United States may be discouraged from taking…
‘Imaginary meal’ tricks body into losing weight
A more effective diet pill has been developed by scientists. Unlike most diet pills on…
Acoustic levitation made simple
Scientists have developed a new levitation device that can hover a tiny object with more…
Iron toxicity for cyanobacteria delayed oxygen accumulation in early Earth’s atmosphere
Geomicrobiologists say that the first oxygen-producing bacteria were poisoned by abundant iron in ancient oceans….
Epigenomics analysis reveals surprising new clues to insulin resistance
In studying the cellular structure and function of insulin, a research team has uncovered previously…