The expression “dog is man’s best friend” might have more weight in the case of…
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Negative experiences on Facebook linked to increased depression risk in young adults
Negative experiences on Facebook may increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suggesting that online social…
Nijmegen breakage syndrome: Molecular pathways that lead to microcephaly
Scientists have succeeded in generating induced pluripotent stem cells from a rare disorder called Nijmegen…
Stealth pig cells may hold the key to treating diabetes in humans
In preclinical work begun this year, stealth insulin-producers — pancreatic islets from pigs or mice…
Saskatchewan uranium mining emits few greenhouse gases, study shows
The mining and milling of Canadian uranium contributes very few greenhouse gases to nuclear power’s…
How Chinese medicine kills cancer cells
Researchers have shown how a complex mix of plant compounds derived from ancient clinical practice…
‘Deeply-unsettling’ weight discrimination in the workplace highlighted
Women face weight-based prejudice in the workplace – even when their body mass index (BMI)…
Sensory cells of the balance organ can regenerate after injury
In the utricle – which is one of the internal ear’s balance organs in mammals…
Avoiding ‘traffic jam’ creates impossibly bright ‘lighthouse’
The central energy source of enigmatic pulsating Ultra Luminous X-ray sources (ULX) could be a…
Ten year time limit on storing human eggs should be scrapped, says new research
The 10 year statutory time limit on the storage of human eggs should be scrapped…