Scientists have observed an exoplanet by the name of HD 80606 b. This planet is…
Month: March 2016
A world map of Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestry in modern humans
Most non-Africans possess at least a little bit Neanderthal DNA. But a new map of…
Weight loss amount is more important than diet type in reversing obesity-cancer link
Researchers examined whether weight loss via four different diets was linked to reduced tumor growth…
Weight loss surgery beats diet at inhibiting breast cancer
Weight loss surgery was more effective than a low-fat diet at reversing the cancer-promoting effects…
World’s most endangered sea turtle species in even more trouble than we thought
Researchers used novel approach with historic film to discover just how endangered Kemp’s ridley sea…
Impacts of salinity determined for agave
Hydroponic experiments evaluated the effects of salinity on biomass accumulation and nutrient levels of four…
Enzyme may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease caused by HIV medications
Approximately 37 million people are living with HIV. Antiviral medications are used to control the…
Engineering black gold, as light as the bones of birds
A new material is more solid and 30 percent lighter than standard gold, scientists report….
Mutation found that causes rare disease
A mutation that causes a rare systemic disorder known as X-linked reticulate pigmentary disorder (XLPDR)…
Simple blood test can detect evidence of concussions up to a week after injury
Researchers detected evidence of concussions in patients up to 7 days after their injury using…