Laboratory findings do not tell the whole story of how the diabetes drug metformin works…
Month: May 2016
Lung tumors hijack metabolic processes in the liver, study finds
Scientists who study how circadian rhythms — our own body clocks — control liver function…
Sepsis: Sneak attack or false alarm?
Severe bacterial infections can push the human body into sepsis, a life-threatening cascade of inflammation…
Team boosts lithium-ion battery performance
Researchers are working to solve the problem of short-life of lithium-ion batteries like those used…
Pond scum and the gene pool: One critical gene in green algae responsible for multicellular evolution, understanding of cancer origin
A single gene is responsible for the evolution of multicellular organisms, new research indicates. Scientists…
First gene linked to temperature sex switch identified
The sex of many reptile species is set by temperature. New research identifies the first…
Prostate cancer screening guidelines called into question
Researchers discuss their findings related to PSA screening, and urge reconsideration of prostate cancer screening…
Study finds link between handedness, mathematical skills
The relationship between handedness and mathematical abilities is controversial. Now researchers say that a link…
Thinking differently could affect power of traumatic memories
Using a thinking technique called ‘concrete processing’ could reduce the number of intrusive memories experienced…
Can believing you are a food addict affect your eating behavior?
Obesity is often attributed to an addiction to food and many people believe themselves to…