Scientists report that chemicals that are not controlled by a United Nations treaty designed to…
Month: February 2015
Urologists perform microsurgery for fertility in ‘sterile’ men
A microsurgical technique credited with revolutionizing treatment of men once thought to be infertile is…
USA: Little public support for benefit principle taxation to fund roads
Benefit principle taxes, such as a mileage tax, have the potential to replace fuel taxes…
Molecule that provides cellular energy found key to aggressive thyroid cancer
Cancer researchers have identified a molecule they say is important to survival of anaplastic thyroid…
Sexual reproduction has another benefit: It makes humans less prone to disease over time
For decades, theories on the genetic advantage of sexual reproduction had been put forward, but…
Lack of RNA ‘editing’ leads to melanoma growth, metastasis
The importance of RNA editing in melanoma has been demonstrated by scientists. The study revealed…
Mothers can pass traits to offspring through bacteria’s DNA, mouse study shows
A new study in mice has shown that the DNA of bacteria that live in…
Researchers may develop saliva test to diagnose autism
A spit test may one day be able to diagnose autism according to new research….
Possible treatment for diseases caused by mitofusin 2 deficiency
Researchers have discovered a novel role for Mitofusin 2, and the findings may point to…
Marital ‘long-timers’ have a ‘modest rebound’ in sexual frequency after 50 years
While people in the early years of marriage have sex more frequently, and their sexual…