In demonstrating that a group of calcium ion channels play a crucial role in triggering…
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Green light for hybrid research
Regulators have given scientists the green light to create human-animal embryos for research.
Internal Waves Moving Across The Pacific Ocean Affect Global Climate System
When ocean tidal currents encounter undersea topography, waves called internal tides are generated. These waves…
Keeping Young South Africans In School: A ‘Social Vaccine’ Against AIDS
A new study suggests that secondary school attendance is linked to lower risk of HIV…
Lipoic Acid Could Reduce Atherosclerosis, Weight Gain
A new study done with mice has discovered that supplements of lipoic acid can inhibit…
Chronic Facial Pain? Before Pulling That Tooth, Call Your Doctor’s Office
“The pain is like a direct lightening bolt to the face,” said Cherie Sato, 54,…
Gastric Cancer Survivors Should Be Aware Of Osteoporosis
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Although the prognosis…
Physicists Create World’s Tiniest Trophy, To Be Awarded On Super Bowl Sunday
While the world’s biggest football game is under way, someone will be awarded the world’s…
Mercury’s unseen side is revealed
The first pictures taken by the Messenger probe as it passed Mercury on Monday start…
Australia to act on whaling row
Australia says it will send a ship to collect two activists from a whaling vessel,…