In research that solves the longest-standing mystery in glycobiology — a field that studies complex…
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Finasteride May Help Preventing Prostate Cancer, Study Shows
A comprehensive re-evaluation of the largest prostate cancer prevention study ever completed produced new findings…
For Children With Sickle Cell Disease, Lung Disease Is Part Of The Package
Children with sickle cell disease have a significantly sharper decline in lung function with age…
Climbing As Easy As Walking For Smaller Primates
Smaller primates expend no more energy climbing than they do walking. This surprising discovery may…
Reducing Intake Of Dietary Fat Prevents Prostate Cancer In Mice
Scientists have showed that lowering intake of the type of fat common in a Western…
Ice Cores Reveal Fluctuations In Earth’s Greenhouse Gases
The newest analysis of trace gases trapped in Antarctic ice cores now provide a reasonable…
Incontinence Treatment: Muscle-derived Stem Cells Prove Effective In Reparing Sphincter Damage To Restore Continence
Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering…
Success By Learning: Smallest Predator Recognizes Prey By Its Shape
The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus) is one of the world’s smallest mammals. It is about…
Gravity-defying Bird Beak Mystery Solved: Shorebirds Benefit From Surface Tension
As Charles Darwin showed nearly 150 years ago, bird beaks are exquisitely adapted to the…
Common Virus May Serve As Target For Vaccine In Fight Against Deadly Brain Tumors
By targeting a common virus, doctors may be able to extend the lives of patients…