Is it a case of nature versus nurture when it comes to two ‘cousin’ exoplanets?…
Month: June 2017
Marine reserves help mitigate against climate change, say scientists
Highly protected marine reserves can help mitigate against the impacts of climate change, a study…
Micro-gene protects brain from developing epilepsy
Increased levels of a micro-RNA could have a protective effect that explains why identical stressors…
Revolutionary new materials for troubled carbon times: Super filters the world can afford
Researchers develop a material that will potentially revolutionize carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Newly identified gene helps time spring flowering in vital grass crops
A gene that keeps grasses from entering their flowering cycle until the season is right…
Time to initiating cancer therapy is increasing, associated with worsening survival
After reviewing nearly 3.7 million patient records, researchers have shown that newly diagnosed cancer patients…
Children of separated parents not on speaking terms more likely to develop colds as adults
A team of psychologists wanted to better understand if specific aspects of the family environment…
Diabetes drug prevents stiffening of heart muscle in obese mouse model
Overconsumption of a Western diet high in fats and refined sugars has contributed to a…
Battery-less pacemaker: Researchers test microwave-powered device
A new battery-less pacemaker can be implanted directly into a patient’s heart.
One in six taking blood-thinning drugs may not be getting right dose
Almost 1 in 6 of the millions of Americans on the new blood-thinning medications for…