Besides affecting the blood sugar levels, the substance Metformin, also has an impact on blood…
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DNA Repair: Pincer attack
Defects in DNA can cause serious harm to an organism, including cell death or the…
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Natural selection, key to evolution, also can impede formation of new species
An intriguing study involving walking stick insects shows how natural selection, the engine of evolution,…
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Targeting the early-teens for extra exercise could cut diabetes risk
Physical activity provides the greatest benefits to adolescent insulin resistance — a risk factor for…
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The GasPot Experiment: Hackers Target Gas Tanks
Physically tampering with gasoline tanks is dangerous enough, given how volatile gas can be. Altering…
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The GasPot Experiment: Hackers Target Gas Tanks
Physically tampering with gasoline tanks is dangerous enough, given how volatile gas can be. Altering…
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Psychologists develop first adult self-assessment for repetitive behaviours in autism
The first self-assessment test designed to help clinicians diagnose autism in adults has been developed…
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Scientists identify key genetic factor that keeps moles from turning into melanoma
Moles are benign tumors found on the skin of almost every adult. Scientists have known…
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Lightning reshapes rocks at the atomic level
A lightning strike can reshape a mineral’s crystal structure, according to a new study. Researchers…
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From a million miles away, NASA camera shows moon crossing face of Earth
A NASA camera aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite captured a unique view of…