Although green tea is enjoyed by millions for its numerous health benefits, researchers have discovered…
Month: December 2015
Study of environmental attitudes finds nine distinct segments of American population
Americans’ attitudes about environmental issues aren’t simply polarized into pro- and anti-environment, but rather are…
Including plant acclimation to temperature change improves climate models
Including plants’ acclimation to changes in temperature could significantly improve the accuracy of climate models,…
Enzyme involved in cell division also plays a role in inflammation
The first report that an enzyme previously known solely for its role in cell division…
Negative beliefs about aging predict Alzheimer’s disease in study
Individuals who hold negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated…
New findings reveal the interplay between epilepsy and aging
The largest and fastest-growing segment of people with epilepsy are those age 60 and older….
Pharmaceutical CBD (cannabidiol) shows promise for children with severe epilepsy
Around the globe there is high interest in the use of cannabidiol, for the treatment…
What makes a celebrity look like a celebrity?
Researchers have reconstructed 3-D models of celebrities such as Tom Hanks from large Internet photo…
Study links Facebook connections, alcohol use in college-aged females
Researchers have found links between certain patterns of connections among Facebook friends and drug and…
Chasing invasive cancer cells with a laser
What makes invasive cancer cells behave differently than the other cells in the tumor from…