Clues to nervous system evolution found in nerve-less sponge
Scientists turned to the sponge to find clues about the evolution of the complex nervous system and found but sponges and the rest of the animal world may not be so distant after all
Oldest natural pearl found in Arabia
French researchers at the Laboratoire Archéologies et Sciences de l'Antiquité (ArScAn) (CNRS) have unearthed the oldest-ever archeological natural pearl.
Cracking the code on the origins of a new European language
There is strong evidence to support the discovery of a new European language.
Tokyo to test-drill for oilfield in Sea of Japan
Japan plans to test-drill in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) next year where a potentially "large-scale" oilfield has been found, a news report said Monday.
Chicago woman cured of sickle cell disease
Chicagoan Ieshea Thomas is the first Midwest patient to receive a successful stem cell transplant to cure her sickle cell disease without chemotherapy in preparation for the transplant.
Cancer risk for male tea drinkers
Men who are heavy tea drinkers may be more likely to develop prostate cancer, according to new research.
Dog-associated house dust protects against respiratory infection linked to asthma
House dust from homes with dogs appears to protect against infection with a common respiratory virus that is associated with the development of asthma in children.
Resveratrol may be a natural exercise performance enhancer: U of A medical research
Natural compound found in fruit, nuts and wine led to improved strength and endurance
Students who complete bachelor's degrees in four years earn more
Going to college - and completing a bachelor's degree in four years - pays off in dollars and cents.
Antibacterials in personal-care products linked to allergy risk in children
Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives may make children more prone to a range of food and environmental allergies.
A Hormonal Remedy for Brain Injuries Is Explored
Study examining whether a surprising new treatment could minimize the damage to the brain: an infusion of progesterone, the reproductive hormone.
Moderate drinking in early pregnancy branded 'safe'
Drinking a low or moderate level of alcohol in early pregnancy is not linked to developmental problems in five-year-olds, researchers say.
Simple new way to clean traces of impurities from drug ingredients
Scientists report development of a new procedure for removing 98 percent of an impurity that can contaminate prescription drugs and increase the risk for adverse health effects in patients.
Confusion can be beneficial for learning
A new study shows that confusion when learning can be beneficial if it is properly induced, effectively regulated and ultimately resolved
Food elimination diet identifies causes of difficulty swallowing and swelling of the throat
A six-food elimination diet significantly improves symptoms in adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis
Misidentified and contaminated cell lines lead to faulty cancer science
A study shows that due to a high rate of contamination, misidentification and redundancy in widely available cell lines, researchers may be drawing faulty conclusions
Chemical analysis of pottery reveals first dairying in Saharan Africa in the fifth millennium BC
The first unequivocal evidence that humans in prehistoric Saharan Africa used cattle for their milk nearly 7,000 years ago is described in research by an international team of scientists
Toward super-size wind turbines: Bigger wind turbines do make greener electricity
In a study that could solidify the trend toward construction of gigantic windmills, scientists have concluded that the larger the wind turbine, the greener the electricity it produces.
Respect matters more than money for happiness in life
New research suggests that overall happiness in life is more related to how much you are respected and admired by those around you, not to the status that comes from how much money you have stashed in your bank account.
Rudimentary Liver Grown in the Lab
Scientists have coaxed induced stem cells to form functional liverlike tissue in a petri dish
Apple peel compound boosts brown fat, reduces obesity in mice
A study shows that a natural substance found in apple peel can partially protect mice from obesity and some of its harmful effects
Chimps self-medicate under human pressure
Chimpanzees living in small fragments of forest close by people and farm animals are turning in increasing numbers to natural remedies in an effort to deal with their stressful and disease-prone existence, a new study suggests.
New candidate drug stops cancer cells, regenerates nerve cells
Scientists have developed a small-molecule-inhibiting drug that in early laboratory cell tests stopped breast cancer cells from spreading and also promoted the growth of early nerve cells called neurites.
Dad's brains mean more to his son's success than his money: Study
Sons of fathers with high incomes tend to end up with higher than average incomes themselves, but new research shows that it's not just dad's money that helps a son on his way.
Extensive water in Mars' interior
Until now, Earth was the only planet known to have vast reservoirs of water in its interior.
2.8 million years of climate data lurking in Russian lake
"Data desert" has a record much older than 800,000 year-old Antartic ice core.
Genomics and African queens: Diversity within Ethiopian genomes reveals imprints of historical events
Researchers have found that the genomes of some Ethiopian populations bear striking similarities to those in Israel and Syria
Common blood pressure drug linked to severe gastrointestinal problems
Researchers have discovered an association between Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities
Higher quality of life seen among regular moderate drinkers than among abstainers
Study shows a positive relation between regular moderate alcohol intake and quality of life in middle-aged adults
Research finds Stonehenge was monument marking unification of Britain
Researchers conclude that Stonehenge was built as a monument to unify the peoples of Britain
Animal reservoir mystery solved
Scientists have identified a novel animal reservoir for a group of tick-borne diseases - and it lives in your backyard
Roman jewellery found in ancient Japan tomb
Glass jewellery believed to have been made by Roman craftsmen has been found in an ancient tomb in Japan
Pasta made from green banana flour a tasty alternative for gluten-free diets
New option for patients with celiac disease, study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports
Reward the second best, ignore the best
New research suggests why the richest should pay more tax; why rewarding the top performers leads to recurrent crises; and why we should resist the temptation to imitate the most successful
  Declining testosterone levels in men not part of normal aging, study finds
A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging.
Predicting treatment response in central nervous system diseases: Simple way of avoiding dangerous side effects?
Researchers have found a way to identify which patients are likely to respond well to valproic acid prior to starting treatment
Lichen can survive in space: Space station research sheds light on origin of life; potential for better sunscreens
It seems possible that organisms could colonize planets by hitching rides on asteroids
Learn that tune while fast asleep
Research shows that stimulation during sleep can enhance skill learning
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Scientists wonder if apes are capable of thinking about what other apes are thinking
Voice algorithms spot Parkinson's
A mathematician has come up with a non-invasive, cheap test which he hopes will offer a quick way to identify the disease