London Mayor Ken Livingstone?s introduction of a capital-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has been welcomed…
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Explaining Chemotherapy-associated Nausea
A new study increases the understanding of the biological mechanisms responsible for the nausea and…
Daytime Nap Can Benefit A Person’s Memory Performance
A brief bout of non-REM sleep obtained during a daytime nap clearly benefits a person’s…
Migrating Birds Detect Latitude And Longitude, But How Remains A Mystery
Eurasian reed warblers captured during their spring migrations and released after being flown 1,000 kilometers…
Severe Hypertension: ‘Silent Killer’ Still On The Loose
High blood pressure may be one of the top killers in the country, but you’d…
Archaeologist ‘Strikes Gold’ With Finds Of Ancient Nasca Iron Ore Mine In Peru
An archaeologist discovered an intact ancient iron ore mine in South America that shows how…
You Are What You Eat: Some Differences Between Humans And Chimpanzees Traced To Diet
Using mice as models, researchers traced some of the differences between humans and chimpanzees to…
Novel Vaccine Concept Developed: Could Lead To AIDS Or Cervical Cancer Vaccines
A new vaccine design strategy could help to develop vaccines against diseases like AIDS and…
Breakdown Of Kidney’s Ability To Clean Its Own Filters Likely Causes Disease
The kidney actively cleans its most selective filter to keep it from clogging with blood…
Treatment Capitalizes On Unique Qualities Of Radioisotope To Prolong Lives Of Brain Tumor Patients
In a study to determine safe dosages of the isotope astatine-211 for patients with recurring…