If you have diabetes and cancer, here’s some hope. In a new research report, scientists…
Month: September 2015
Climate change will irreversibly force key ocean bacteria into overdrive
The levels of ocean acidification predicted for the year 2100 have been shown to cause…
Vitamin A implicated in development of alcoholic liver disease
With a name like ‘Alcoholic Liver Disease,’ you may not think about vitamin A as…
Police at risk of traffic injuries in stopped cars, as well as when speeding, study finds
Vehicle crashes are the largest cause of death among police in the United States, but…
Forgiving others protects women from depression, but not men
Researchers studied how different facets of forgiveness affected aging adults’ feelings of depression. The researchers…
Hysterectomy can be safely combined with cosmetic surgery for ‘hanging abdomen’
For women undergoing hysterectomy, removal of ‘hanging’ abdominal fat and skin — a cosmetic procedure…
Marine animal colony is a multi-jet swimming machine, scientists report
A colonial jellyfish-like species, Nanomia bijuga, employs a sophisticated, multi-jet propulsion system for swimming that…
Another way urate may protect against Parkinson’s disease
A study from members of the research team investigating whether increasing blood levels of the…
Statin side effects linked to off-target reaction in muscle mitochondria
Statins are a popular and easy-to-swallow option for people looking to lower their cholesterol. But…
Brazilian wasp venom kills cancer cells by opening them up
The social wasp Polybia paulista protects itself against predators by producing venom known to contain…