Live Birth Predates Dinos
Despite the fact that the embryos were dated to around 280 million years ago, researchers found them in a remarkably well preserved condition.
Brown adipose tissue has beneficial effects on metabolism and glucose tolerance
Brown adipose tissue has beneficial effects on glucose tolerance, body weight and metabolism
Scientists probe Canadian sulfide ore to confirm microbial activity in seawater 2.7 billion years ago
Analysis of sulfide ore deposits from a base-metal mine confirms oxygen levels were extremely low on Earth 2.7 billion years ago, but also shows that microbes were actively feeding on sulfate
Caffeinated coffee may reduce the risk of oral cancers
People who drank more than four cups of caffeinated coffee per day were at about half the risk of death of often-fatal oral cancers compared to those who only occasionally or who never drank coffee.
Most popular weight-loss drug strongly alters other drug therapies, study suggests
The weight-loss drug orlistat, known by the brand names Xenical and Alli, inhibits a key enzyme that may lead to "severe toxicity of internal organs such as the liver and kidney
Brain displays an intrinsic mechanism for fighting infection
Scientists have found that the brain cells of healthy people are likely produce their own immune system molecules
Discovery of tiny fossil new to science
Rare find from 425 million years ago with body, limbs, eyes, gills and alimentary system preserved
What causes hot flushes during menopause?
A research team has identified a region in the brain that may trigger hot flushes
Earth's orbital cycles may trigger peaks of volcanic eruptions
41,000-year cycle in the Earth's tilt matches up with peak volcanic activity.
Reconstructed Face of Extinct Hobbit Species Is Startlingly Humanlike
Anthropologist created the image using forensic techniques for estimating facial appearance from skull form
Ancient Australian fossils were on land, not at sea, geologist proposes
University of Oregon researcher cites evidence that could shake some limbs on the tree of life
Survivors of breast cancer more likely to develop diabetes, and should be screened more closely
Pattern of increased risk related to whether woman received chemotherapy
Emerging virus in raccoons may provide cancer clues
Brain tumors emerging among raccoons may be linked to a previously unidentified virus
Caltech-led astronomers discover galaxies near cosmic dawn
Researchers conduct first census of the most primitive and distant galaxies seen
Opiates already in body may encourage cancer growth, certain medications could slow it
Opioids already in the body can enhance the malignant tendencies of human cancer cells
Was life inevitable? New paper pieces together metabolism's beginnings
Describing how living organisms emerged from Earth's abiotic chemistry has remained a conundrum for scientists
Depression Eased Quickly With Experimental Drug
Works in Brain Like Ketamine, With Fewer Side Effects, Study Suggests
Brain damage triggered by mini-strokes detailed
Study details how "mini-strokes" cause prolonged periods of brain damage, resulting in cognitive impairment
Your Christmas tree and its genome have remained very much the same over the last 100 million years
Study reveals that the genome of conifers has remained almost unchanged for over 100 million years
OU study suggests the bacterial ecology that lives on humans has changed in the last 100 years
Insights from 'Characterizing Extinct Human Gut Microbiomes'
Despite hype, costly prostate cancer treatment offers little relief from side effects
Prostate cancer patients receiving proton radiotherapy experienced minimal relief from side effects compared to patients undergoing intensity modulated radiotherapy
Countering brain chemical could prevent suicides
First proof that glutamate is linked to suicidal behavior
New study brings long-sought vaccines for deadly parasite closer to reality
The findings could lead to the development of long-sought vaccines to protect against Toxoplasma gondii
Common anesthetic agents can be harmful for the development of the fetus
Anesthetic typically used during surgery on pregnant mothers may have a negatively effect fetal development
Intense mind wandering could account for 'substantial proportion' of road crashes
And 13 percent of those crashes are due to 'disturbing' thoughts
New study suggests Earth's lower mantel penetrated by metallic blobs
Researchers have found that molten iron is able to penetrate into rock samples in a unique way
Are Western Chimpanzees a New Species of Pan?
Western chimpanzees are currently understood as one of four subspecies of chimpanzee
Overeating now bigger global problem than lack of food
The largest ever study into the state of the world's health has revealed that, for the first time, the number of years of healthy living lost as a result of people eating too much outweigh the number lost by people eating too little.
Preparing the Brain for a Stroke Before It Occurs
Priming the brain to sprout new blood vessels before a stroke occurs could reduce the severity and improve the patients' chances of recovering afterward, according to new research.
Predatory fungi are listening for worms, then devouring prey
Taking a closer look at how predatory fungi may be tapping into worm conversations to gain clues about their whereabouts
Permian mass extinction triggered by humble microbe
AROUND 251 million years ago, over 90 per cent of the species on Earth suddenly went extinct.
Boys and Girls May Get Different Breast Milk
Milk composition differs based on a baby's sex and a mother's wealth
New peatland bacteria feed on greenhouse gas and excess fertilizer
Researchers have discovered new methane-consuming bacteria
Flesh-eating fungus responsible for five deaths in wake of massive tornado
A fast growing, flesh-eating fungus killed 5 people following a massive tornado
Aspirin: A 3,500-Year Old Remedy
Aspirin is not only a miraculous cure-all; it's also an ancient one.
'Missing' polar weather systems could impact climate predictions
Intense but small-scale polar storms could make a big difference to climate predictions according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Massachusetts.
Action by 2020 key for limiting climate change
Limiting climate change to target levels will become much more difficult to achieve, and more expensive, if action is not taken soon, according to a new analysis from IIASA, ETH Zurich, and NCAR.
Greed, not generosity, more likely to be 'paid forward'
With money or work, people are more likely to look out for themselves
The woman who hears music all day
  The woman who constantly hears music