Two new studies refute the hypothesis that one or more comets/bolides struck North America approximately…
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Pregnancy leads to changes in the mother’s brain
A new study is the first to reveal how pregnancy causes long-lasting alterations in brain…
Prehistoric porridge? First pots for plant cooking found
Prehistoric pottery shows plants and grains were cooked as early as 10,000 years ago.
Genetic biomarker IDs patients with increased risk for heart damage by anthracycline chemo
Among women with breast cancer who received a type of chemotherapy called an anthracycline, those…
Tumor DNA in blood may serve as prognostic marker of pancreatic cancer
The presence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) isolated from blood samples of patients with pancreatic…
Above and beyond megathrusts: Draining pore-fluids dampens tremors
While metamorphic reactions in the subducting slab liberate large amounts of fluids, low-frequency earthquakes (LFE)…
Newly identified pathway in mitochondria fuels tumor progression across cancer types
Scientists have identified a novel protein pathway across several types of cancer that controls how…
Cardiac imaging detects serious residual septal defects during child open heart surgery
Using cardiac imaging during heart surgery can detect serious residual holes in the heart that…
Poll: Some parents forgo car seats, other safety measures while traveling
But what some parents may not plan for ahead of vacation: accidental poisoning risks, gun…
Noise sensitivity traced to changes in brain functions
The degree to which one is disturbed by noises of everyday life may be related…