The Protein Data Bank has reached a significant milestone in its 37-year history. The 50,000th…
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Certain Sleep Disorders Linked to Behavior Issues In Kids, Study Suggests
New study offers a closer look at the association between childhood sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring…
Grand Canyon May Be As Old As Dinosaurs, 40-50 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
New geological evidence indicates the Grand Canyon may be so old that dinosaurs once lumbered…
Omega-3 Intake During Last Months Of Pregnancy Boosts An Infant’s Cognitive And Motor Development
A new study reveals that omega-3 intake during the last months of pregnancy boosts an…
Stress May Lead Students To Use Stimulants
The performance pressures from end-of-semester exams and papers can take a toll on students, even…
Too Many Gene Copies Stimulate Tumor Cell Growth
New data have characterized a molecular pathway underlying low-grade forms of a type of brain…
Safe ‘Green’ Decontamination Method Detoxifies Nerve Agents In Chemical Weapons And Pesticides
Scientists have developed a new method for rapidly and safely destroying toxic agents such as…
Marijuana And Alcohol Taken Together Induced Widespread Nerve Cell Death In Brains Of Young Rats
Marijuana is among the most frequently used illicit drugs by women during their childbearing years…
‘Connecting The Dots’ In Path That Leads To Fat
Researchers report the discovery of a critical early player in the path that turns cells…
Nanotechnology In Environment: Citrate Appears To Control Buckyball Clumping But Environmental Concerns Remain
Fullerenes, also fondly known as buckyballs, are showing an ugly side. It appears that the…