Night work may impair glucose tolerance
A new study suggests that night work may impair glucose tolerance, supporting a causal role of night work in the increased risk of Type 2 diabetes among shift workers.
A grassy trend in human ancestors' diets
Tooth enamel shows surprising change in our ancient buffet
French wine 'has Italian origins'
Evidence of the earliest winemaking in France has been described - and it indicates Italian origins.
Plastic Bags to Keep Premature Babies Warm
Technique can be duplicated cheaply and effectively in poorer countries
Researchers discover how and where breast tumor cells become dormant and what causes them to become metastatic
Stable microvasculature constitutes a dormant niche for disseminated breast cancer cells, whereas a sprouting neovasculature promotes breast tumor cell growth
Dogs, humans affected by OCD have similar brain abnormalities
Structural brain abnormalities of dogs afflicted with canine compulsive disorder are similar to those of humans with OCD
Alzheimer's disease drugs linked to reduced risk of heart attacks
Drugs that are used for treating Alzheimer's disease in its early stages are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death, according to a large study of over 7,000 people with Alzheimer's disease in Sweden.
Roman seawater concrete holds the secret to cutting carbon emissions
Berkeley Lab scientists and their colleagues have discovered the properties that made ancient Roman concrete sustainable and durable
USF researchers: Life-producing phosphorus carried to Earth by meteorites
New PNAS publication sheds light on 3.5 billion-year-old mystery
Cheerful women are not associated with leadership qualities -- but proud ones are
Male and female stereotypes influence HR management
Serum iron levels may be causally associated with Parkinson's disease risk
Increased iron levels may be causally associated with a decreased risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Mind-controlled exoskeleton lets paralysed people walk
MindWalker?- world's first exoskeleton to enable paralysed people to walk using only their mind
Scientists find that Fukushima-derived radioactivity in seafood poses minimal health risk
Scientists find that Fukushima-derived radioactivity in seafood poses minimal health risk
Thyroid cancer found in 12 minors in Fukushima
Ongoing study on the impact of radiation on Fukushima residents has found 12 minors with confirmed thyroid cancer diagnoses
Not really 'bath salts': Update on 'designer stimulants'
Review and update on "designer stimulants," "designer stimulants"
Study Points to a Way to Treat Wounds and Grow Hair
A newly published study reveals that the overexpression of growth factor Fgf9 in a mouse model increases the number of new hair follicles produced during the wound healing process, providing a better understanding of hair regeneration and the potential therapeutic uses for people with hair disorders.
Marijuana legalisation creates new hurdle for drivers
New provision affecting drivers who use marijuana
Growing Left, Growing Right
Situs inversus, a condition in which the major organs are on the reverse side of what is normal
Over 120,000-year-old bone tumor in Neandertal specimen found
 Croatian rib of a Neandertal reveals ancient example of now-common bone tumor
Cheese may prevent cavities
Consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities
Multiple sclerosis: Phase 1 trial safely resets patients' immune systems, reduces attack on myelin protein
Dramatically reduced patients' immune systems' reactivity to myelin by 50 to 75 percent
'Dust trap' around distant star may solve planet formation mystery
Based on a treasure trove of recent discoveries, astronomers now know that planets are remarkably plentiful in our galaxy and may be common throughout the Universe.
Surgeons at Duke University Hospital implant bioengineered vein
Kidney dialysis patient first in US to receive blood vessel grown in laboratory
How similar are the gestures of apes and human infants? More than you might suspect
Remarkable similarities in gestures of chimpanzee, bonobo, and human infant
Scientists coax brain to regenerate cells lost in Huntington's disease
Researchers have been able to mobilize the brain's native stem cells to replenish a type of neuron lost in Huntington's disease.
U of M researchers find novel gene correction model for epidermolysis bullosa
Remarkable new way to repair genetic defects in the skin cells of patients with the skin disease epidermolysis bullosa
Autism discovery paves way for early blood test and therapeutic options
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders showed significantly decreased metabolism of L-tryptophan when compared to typical controls
Infrared photosynthesis: A potential power source for alien life in sunless places
New study explores potential for photosynthetic life to persist in sun-starved conditions
An Experimental Drug’s Bitter End
Setback is a blow in the effort to treat autism
Common genetic disease linked to father's age
Genetic mutation of a testis stem cell actually gives the disease an edge, making older fathers more likely to pass it along to their children
Use your 'inner bat' to navigate
Bats are famous for using sound to navigate successfully, and new research suggests we could all use our "inner bat" to get around.
Soy Sauce Overdose Sends Man Into Coma
A young man who drank a quart of soy sauce went into a coma and nearly died from an excess of salt in his body, according to a recent case report.
China's Alzheimer's time bomb revealed
In 2010, China had the most people with Alzheimer's in the world -twice as many cases of Alzheimer's and other dementia as the WHO thought
Saudi Silence on Deadly MERS Virus Outbreak Frustrates World Health Experts
Middle East respiratory syndrome, a cousin of SARS, has sparked global concern for its pandemic potential, but Saudi Arabia has yet to release information that could help protect the rest of the world
Vegetable oil is good for you, experts say
Researchers  find that no link exists between vegetable oil consumption and circulating indicators of inflammation
Rare mitochondrial mutations -- maybe not so rare?
Comprehensive analysis of mitochondrial DNA will aid early diagnosis
'Nuclear pasta' may stabilise pulsars' spins
Pasta helps marathon runners keep the pace - and maybe some spinning stars too.
3-D map of blood vessels in cerebral cortex holds suprises
Blood vessels within a sensory area of the mammalian brain loop and connect in unexpected ways, a new map has revealed.
Old Mars rover makes rock discovery
Nasa's ageing Opportunity rover on Mars has just made what may be one of its most significant discoveries to date.