Auditory test predicts coma awakening
Patients whose sound discrimination improved in 48 hours eventually awoke
Using biomarkers from prehistoric human feces to track settlement and agriculture
Geoscientists have used a biomarker from human feces in a completely new way to establish the first human presence
Hearty organisms discovered in bitter-cold Antarctic brine
Where there's water there's life - even in brine beneath 60 feet of Antarctic ice, in permanent darkness and subzero temperatures.
Grapefruit-medication interactions increasing
The number of prescription drugs that can have serious adverse effects from interactions with grapefruit are markedly increasing
Microbial 'missing link' discovered after man impales hand on tree branch
Scientists uncover how insects domesticate bacteria
Earth's 'Hum' Helps Probe Planet's Interior
The global "hum" of the Earth is now helping geophysists probe the planet's deep interior.
Compound found in rosemary protects against macular degeneration in laboratory model
Sanford-Burnham researchers discover that carnosic acid, a component of the herb rosemary, promotes eye health in rodents - providing a possible new approach for treating conditions such as age-related macular degeneration
4 common antipsychotic drugs found to lack safety and effectiveness in older adults
Four of the antipsychotics most commonly prescribed off label for use in patients over 40 were found to lack both safety and effectiveness
Kentucky study finds common drug increases deaths in atrial fibrillation patients
Digoxin increases the possibility of death when used by patients wita atrial fibrillation
Most women who have double mastectomy don't need it, U-M study finds
Worry about recurrence was driving factor, but 70 percent had very low risk of developing cancer in healthy breast
Man's best friend: Common canine virus may lead to new vaccines for deadly human diseases
Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a virus commonly found in dogs may serve as the foundation for the next great breakthrough in human vaccine development.
Inside Germany’s Bold Plan to Tap Deep-Sea Resources
Metal-rich sulfide rock deposits have begun to attract attention from mineral-mining companies
Chemical 'switches' for neurodegenerative diseases discovered
Using a model, researchers have identified and "switched off" a chemical chain that causes neurodegenerative diseases
Linguist makes sensational claim: English is a Scandinavian language
Scientists now believe they can prove that English is in reality a Scandinavian language
Brief exercise immediately enhances memory
Results Apply to Older Adults Both With and Without Cognitive Deficits
Embracing data 'noise' brings Greenland's complex ice melt into focus
The rate at which it Greenland's ice sheet is melting might be accelerating more slowly than predicted
Plant's Cry For Help Attracts The Wrong Crowd
Researchers have discovered that hyperparasitoids can also smell the call being broadcast by the plant
Brain's 'reading centres' are culturally universal
Whether you are reading in Chinese or French, the same brain areas light up.
Resistant Bacteria in Pork ― And Problematic Pharmaceuticals Too
Tests on pork chops and ground pork, showed high rates of contamination with a range of bacteria, and also showed evidence of a drug so controversial that it is banned in some other countries
College students more eager for marriage than their parents
Oprah's exchange with Justin Bieber a familiar conversation in American families
Brain cell transplants in early 2013
As part of the European study TRANSEURO, five patients with Parkinson's disease will undergo brain cell transplants at Skåne University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, in early 2013. These are the first operations of their kind in Europe for over 10 years.
Most of the harmful mutations in people arose in the past 5,000 to 10,000 years
Spectrum of human genetic diversity today is vastly different from only 200 to 400 generations ago
Human genetic variation recent, varies among populations
Nearly three-quarters of mutations in genes that code for proteins -- the workhorses of the cell -- occurred within the past 5,000 to 10,000 years, fairly recently in evolutionary terms.
Analysis of conflicting fish oil studies finds that omega-3 fatty acids still matter
A recent analysis has sorted through many competing findings, and helps to explain why so many of the studies seem to arrive at differing conclusions
Some comatose brains remain active, but can't enable conscious actions
Key areas of comatose brains lose ability to coordinate activities.
Mind-Controlled Artificial Limbs Fusing Man and Machine Coming Next Year
A postdoctoral student has developed a technique for implanting thought-controlled robotic arms and their electrodes directly to the bones and nerves of amputees
NSAID use linked to reduced hepatocellular carcinoma risk and mortality due to chronic liver disease
Aspirin use is associated with a decreased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma and death from chronic liver disease
Running too far, too fast, and too long speeds progress 'to finish line of life'
Limit vigorous exercise to 30 to 50 minutes a day max, say researchers
Controversial treatment for autism may do more harm than good, Baylor University researchers find
A controversial treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not only ineffective but may be harmful, according to a study conducted by Baylor University researchers.
UCLA researchers find evidence for water ice deposits and organic material on Mercury
Planetary scientists have identified water ice and unusually dark deposits within permanently shadowed areas at Mercury's north pole.
More evidence for an ancient Grand Canyon
Caltech study supports theory that giant gorge dates back to Late Cretaceous period
Employers often more interested in hiring potential playmates than the very best candidates
Employers are often more focused on hiring someone they would like to hang out with than they are on finding the person who can best do the job
Milk drinkers may yet get heart-healthy omega-3s by the glass
Not everyone has a taste for fish, even though it is a natural source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Stem cells being made from blood
A patient's own blood has been used to make personalised stem cells, which doctors hope will eventually be used to treat a range of diseases.
Native Americans and Northern Europeans more closely related than previously thought
Statistical tools used to show Neanderthals mixed with modern humans also show that Native Americans and Northern Europeans share a common ancestor, according to new research in the journal Genetics
In schizophrenia patients, auditory cues sound bigger problems
Deficiencies in the neural processing of auditory tones can evolve into a cascade of dysfunctional information processing across wide swaths of the brain in schizophrenia patients
Could mistletoe give the kiss of death to cancer?
Mistletoe has become an important symbol of Christmas, but it also has the potential to play a vital role as an alternative therapy for sufferers of colon cancer.
Artificial Brain Mimics Human Abilities and Flaws
Spaun, a new software model of a human brain, is able to play simple pattern games, draw what it sees and do a little mental arithmetic.
Malware siphons data on new rocket from Japanese space agency
Solid-fuel rocket is intended for launching satellites and space probes.
Couple convicted of stealing GM trade secrets (Update)
A former General Motors engineer with access to the automaker's hybrid technology was convicted along with her husband of stealing trade secrets for possible use in China.
Origin of intelligence and mental illness linked to ancient genetic accident
Scientists have discovered for the first time how humans - and other mammals - have evolved to have intelligence