The nuclear receptor REV-ERB plays a key role in muscle regeneration, suggesting the receptor may…
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Marijuana use among college students on rise following Oregon legalization, study finds
College students attending an Oregon university are using more marijuana now that the drug is…
Antibiotic design strategy boosts odds against resistance development
A new rational drug design technique that uses a powerful computer algorithm to identify molecules…
Statins may not be used for protection against Parkinson’s disease
Use of statins may speed up the onset of Parkinson’s disease symptoms in people who…
The future of our cities: Engineers test resilient, intelligent infrastructure
Engineers tested several advanced sensors that can collectively measure strain, temperature, movement and leakage –…
Could broccoli be a secret weapon against diabetes?
Concentrated broccoli sprout extract may help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, according…
Brazilian carnivorous mammal-like reptile fossil may be new Aleodon species
Some Late Triassic Brazilian fossils of mammal-like reptiles, previously identified as Chiniquodon, may in fact…
Older and wiser: Female elk can learn to avoid hunters with age
As female elk get older, they adopt strategies for avoiding hunters in Canada, according to…
Experimental cancer drug shows promise
The drug, geranylgeranyltransferase inhibitor GGTI-2418 suppresses a new defective PTEN cancer pathway, researchers have discovered.
Wireless charging of moving electric vehicles overcomes major hurdle
Scientists have developed a way to wirelessly deliver electricity to moving objects, technology that could…