Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to specifically modify gene…
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Dominant ant species significantly influence ecosystems
Researchers investigated the role of different ant species in various ecosystem processes in tropical rain…
Insulin-like growth factor linked to hippocampal hyperactivity in Alzheimer’s disease
The insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R), the ‘master’ lifespan regulator, plays a vital role…
Study suggests different written languages are equally efficient at conveying meaning
A study has found there is no difference in the time it takes people from…
Land plant became key marine species
The genome of eelgrass (Zostera marina) has now been unveiled. It turns out that the…
Imagining positive outcomes may bring pleasure now but pain later
Positive fantasies about how future events will turn out can boost your mood in the…
Senior citizens may accept robot helpers, but fear robot masters
Senior citizens would likely accept robots as helpers and entertainment providers, but are leery of…
Heart attack: Gender matters in predicting outcomes
Sex (biological and physiological characteristics) differences are increasingly being studied to assess symptoms, risk factors…
Study links irregular sleep schedules to adverse metabolic health in women
Frequent shifts in sleep timing may be related to adverse metabolic health among non-shift working,…
Piecing together the cells elevator-like mechanism for sodium
Researchers have pieced together how sodium is transported into and out of our cells. This…