Mushroom compound suppresses prostate tumors
A mushroom used in Asia for its medicinal benefits has been found to be 100 per cent effective in suppressing prostate tumour development in mice during early trials, new Queensland University of Technology (QUT) research shows.
Bacteria 'linked' to Parkinson's disease
The bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers have been linked to Parkinson's disease, according to researchers in the US.
Laser puts record data rate through fibre
Researchers have set a new record for the rate of data transfer using a single laser: 26 terabits per second.
What doesn't kill the brain makes it stronger
Johns Hopkins team discovers brain defense in mice and a possible new strategy for treating neurologic disorders
Happy guys finish last, says new study on sexual attractiveness
Women find happy guys significantly less sexually attractive than swaggering or brooding men, according to a new University of British Columbia study that helps to explain the enduring allure of "bad boys" and other iconic gender types.
Increasing daily calcium will not reduce the risk of fractures in later life
Research: Dietary calcium intake and risk of fracture and osteoporosis: prospective longitudinal cohort study
Scientists discover fossil of giant ancient sea predator
Paleontologists have discovered that a group of remarkable ancient sea creatures existed for much longer and grew to much larger sizes than previously thought, thanks to extraordinarily well-preserved fossils discovered in Morocco.
Lecithin component may reduce fatty liver, improve insulin sensitivity
A natural product called DLPC (dilauroyl phosphatidylcholine) increases sensitivity to insulin and reduces fatty liver in mice, leading Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) researchers to believe it may provide a treatment for prediabetic patients. DLPC is an unusual phospholipid and a trace component of the dietary supplement lecithin.
Mars formed rapidly into runt of planetary litter
Mars developed in as little as two to four million years after the birth of the solar system, far more quickly than Earth, according to a new study published in the May 26 issue of the journal Nature.
Autism changes molecular structure of the brain, UCLA study finds
Discovery points to a common cause for multifaceted disease
International trial finds polypill halves predicted heart disease and stroke risk
The world's first international polypill trial has shown that a four-in-one combination pill can halve the predicted risk of heart disease and stroke.
Recycling of Alzheimer's proteins could be key to new treatments
The formation of abnormal strands of protein called amyloid fibrils ― associated with two dozen diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to type-2 diabetes ― may not be permanent and irreversible as previously thought, scientists are reporting in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Research says 9/11 produced permanent shift to Republican party among new young US voters
Research led by the University of Warwick's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy has found that not only did the events of 9/11 produce an immediate shift in favour of the Republican party among new young US voters but that shift persisted into later years.
Tinted specs offer real migraine relief, says fMRI study
Precision tinted lenses have been used widely to reduce visual perceptual distortions in poor readers, and are increasingly used for migraine sufferers, but until now the science behind these effects has been unclear.
Reindeer see a weird and wonderful world of ultraviolet light
Researchers have discovered that the ultraviolet (UV) light that causes the temporary but painful condition of snow blindness in humans is life-saving for reindeer in the arctic.
Drug treatment extends lives of men with prostate cancer
A drug recently approved by the Food & Drug Administration for the treatment of prostate cancer is proving to give some patients the gift of time.
Parts of moon interior as wet as Earth's upper mantle
Lunar water reinforces ties to Earth but challenges origin theory
Nuclear radiation affects baby gender
New study challenges belief that exposure to nuclear radiation has no or negligible genetic effects in humans
Smoking-pill suicides overlooked in missing reports
Drugmaker sent data to FDA through 'improper channels'
Hotspot in the hot seat
New seismic imaging alters the picture beneath Hawaii.
Super-sticky 'ultra-bad' cholesterol revealed in people at high risk of heart disease
Scientists from the University of Warwick have discovered why a newly found form of cholesterol seems to be 'ultra-bad', leading to increased risk of heart disease.
Acupuncture of benefit to those with unexplained symptoms
Attending frequently with medically unexplained symptoms is distressing for both patient and doctor and effective treatment or management options are limited: one in five patients have symptoms that remain unexplained by conventional medicine.
Man celebrates 85 years of living with diabetes
A leading diabetes research center named the San Diego resident the first American known to live 85 years with the disease, a life that has paralleled ― and benefited from ― the evolution in treatment.
High radioactivity found in Japan nuclear workers
Two workers from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have been contaminated by high levels of radioactive iodine, the operator said Monday, prompting fears over their long-term health.