The human body produces about a gallon of mucus per day. By studying and replicating…
Month: April 2017
Cassini completes final — and fateful — Titan flyby: Dive to Saturn next
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has had its last close brush with Saturn’s hazy moon Titan and…
‘Unicorn’ shipworm could reveal clues about human medicine, bacterial infections
A dark slithering creature four feet long that dwells in the foul mud of a…
Genes associated with resilience against brain pathology identified
Researchers have discovered two genes, known as UNC5C and ENC1, that are associated with aging…
Tumor marker for aggressive ovarian cancer identified
Patients who expressed the tumor antigen NY-ESO-1 had more aggressive cancers and were more likely…
Cold weather linked to mortality risks in Texas, research shows
Cold weather increases the risk of mortality in Texas residents, according to researchers. In the…
A pilot study of deep brain stimulation in treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has proven its effectiveness in different types of psychiatric disorders, neuropathic…
Vitamin a and a high-fat diet increasing risk for obesity, diabetes
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that the human body needs to function properly. But…
Intense training without proper recovery may compromise bone health in elite rowers
Bone mineral density, an indicator of bone strength, typically increases with regular exercise, acting as…
One step closer to an ‘exercise pill’
Studies show obese people produce elevated levels of a protein called myostatin. A new study…