Researchers have found that several volcanic deposits on Mercury’s surface require mantle melting to have…
Month: June 2016
New neuroendovascular technique shows promise in stroke patients with large-vessel clots
Scientists report promising 90-day outcomes for stroke patients with large-vessel clots who underwent thrombectomy or…
Fire discovery sheds new light on ‘hobbit’ demise
Crucial new evidence has revealed modern humans (Homo sapiens) were likely using fire at Liang…
Men may face high lifetime risk of sudden cardiac death
One in nine men may be at higher risk of premature death due to sudden…
El Niño could drive intense season for Amazon fires
The long-lasting effects of El Niño are projected to cause an intense fire season in…
Stem cell treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease may be safe
A phase II clinical trial in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s…
As sea level rises, Hudson River wetlands may expand
In the face of climate change impact and inevitable sea level rise, scientists studying New…
Collisions during DNA replication, transcription contribute to mutagenesis
Replication-transcription head-on collisions contribute to mutagenesis, report scientists.
New technique sorts drivers from passengers in cancer genomics, implicates GON4L
A new study demonstrates a novel method for sorting passenger from driver alterations, and uses…
Immune system link to kidney disease risk, research finds
A gene which forms part of our body’s first line of defense against infection may…