Whether for oneself or for others, fairness is preferred by people, but the brain network…
Month: January 2015
Species of bird ‘paints’ its own eggs with bacteria to protect embryo
Hoophoes cover their eggs with a secretion produced by themselves, loaded with mutualistic bacteria, which…
Chronic periodontitis, an inflammatory gum disease, influences prognosis and the severity of heart attacks
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that chronic periodontitis, an inflammatory gum disease which…
Sustainable approach for the world’s fish supply
China’s booming aquaculture industry is increasingly dependent on fishmeal made from wild-caught fish, a practice…
Biochemically modified constituent of yew demonstrates early effectiveness in bile duct cancer
Bile duct cancers are amongst the most aggressive tumor-related diseases and, so far, the medical…
Napping helps infants’ memory development
After studying over 200 young children, researchers have concluded that daytime naps of 30 minutes…
Can your smartphone help you exercise?
Fitness applications (apps) use behavior change techniques (BCTs) to help users modify their physical activities,…
Good life satisfaction has beneficial effects on bone health
Women aged 60-70 who are satisfied with their lives have a higher bone density and…
Children of melanoma survivors need better protection from sun’s harmful rays
Children of melanoma survivors are not adhering optimally to sun protection recommendations, researchers have discovered…
High hepatitis C cure rate seen in trial of 6-week oral drug regimens
Thirty-eight of 40 volunteers with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections who received a combination of…