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Natural Human Hormone As The Next Antidepressant?
Novel treatment strategies for major depression with broader treatment success or a more rapid onset…
More ‘Functional’ DNA In Genome Than Previously Thought
Surrounding the small islands of genes within the human genome is a vast sea of…
Neurotransmitters In Biopolymers Stimulate Nerve Regeneration
Research reported Dec. 11 in the journal Advanced Materials describes a potentially promising strategy for…
Female Lower Back Has Evolved To Accommodate The Weight Of Pregnancy
A new study shows that women’s spines have evolved to compensate for the weight of…
Building Blocks Of Life Formed On Mars, Scientists Conclude
Organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen and form the building blocks of all life on…
Rising Carbon Dioxide Signals Wetter Storms For Northern Hemisphere, Study Says
While two new studies by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Cooperative Institute…
Gene Linked To Aggressive Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
Results from two genome-wide association studies have identified a genetic variant of the DAB2IP gene…
Different Areas Of The Brain Respond To Belief, Disbelief And Uncertainty
Using fMRI, researchers have identified clear differences in the areas of the brain involved in…
New Tests Identify Lethal Prion Strains Quickly And Accurately
Scientists have developed two new tests for prions, infectious proteins that cause a number of…