Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into…
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Did life begin on land rather than in the sea?
A new discovery pushes back the time for the emergence of microbial life on land…
Titan simulations show importance of close two-way coupling between human and Earth systems
By using supercomputers such as the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility’s Titan, a large multidisciplinary…
‘Superbugs’ study reveals complex picture of E. coli bloodstream infections
The first large-scale genetic study of Escherichia coli (E. coli) cultured from patients with bloodstream…
3-D models help scientists gauge flood impact
Using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, a research team performed one of the…
Blueprint for adult visual system is present at birth
Research reveals the presence of a blueprint for the complex visual system already present at…
Large-scale study of adaptation in yeast could help explain the evolution of cancer
A genome sequencing approach has been used to reveal the ‘drivers’ of adaptation in laboratory-evolved…
Using omega 3 fatty acids to treat Alzheimer’s and other diseases?
Understanding how dietary essential fatty acids work may lead to effective treatments for diseases and…
Antibiotic-releasing polymer may help eradicate joint implant infection
Investigators have developed an antibiotic-releasing polymer that may greatly simplify the treatment of prosthetic joint…
Failures in stethoscope hygiene can lead to patient infections
You can lead a doctor to disinfection, but how do you get them to clean…