Researchers have identified fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) as intracellular transporters for two ingredients in…
Month: February 2015
Apes prefer the glass half full: Nearest primate relatives also susceptible to marketing spin
Humans aren’t the only species to be influenced by spin. Our closest primate relatives are…
How much sleep do we really need?
An expert panel that examined data from 320 studies is recommending new guidelines on how…
Breakthrough in stroke treatment: Stent thrombectomy
A randomized clinical research study looked at the effectiveness of a new treatment for stroke….
Analogue quantum computers: Still wishful thinking?
Many challenges lie ahead before quantum annealing, the analogue version of quantum computation, contributes to…
Carbon release from ocean helped end the Ice Age
A release of carbon dioxide from the deep ocean helped bring an end to the…
Love online is about being real, not perfect
How you fill out an online profile makes a big difference in how you’re seen…
Meth messes up brains of youths far more than adults
In a study with chronic adolescent and adult meth users in South Korea, MRI brain…
Unraveling the complex web of global food trade
Growing global trade is critically important for providing food when and where it’s needed —…
Largest ever genome-wide study strengthens genetic link to obesity
While diet and exercise are important, new findings sharpen the role genetics play in people’s…