Diagnosing diseases with smartphones
Researchers at UH are developing a system to use smartphones to diagnose diseases in real time
Several FDA-approved anti-cancer drugs induce stem cell tumors, perhaps thwarting therapy
Researchers report that several chemotherapy drugs have a serious side effect: Inducing hyper proliferation in stem cells that could lead to tumor recurrence
Mongol Empire rode wave of mild climate, says study
But warming now may be tipping region into unparalleled drought
UV light aids cancer cells that creep along the outside of blood vessels
A new study by UCLA scientists and colleagues adds further proof to earlier findings by Dr. Claire Lugassy and Dr. Raymond Barnhill of UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center that deadly melanoma cells can spread through the body by creeping like tiny spiders along the outside of blood vessels without ever entering the bloodstream.
A shocking diet
Researchers describe microbe that 'eats' electricity
Natural selection has altered the appearance of Europeans over the past 5,000 years
Ancient DNA from archaeological skeletons shows that European's had darker skin, hair, and eye pigmentation 5,000 years ago
Will NZ drug reform bring high times or a comedown?
New Zealand's abandonment of prohibition is a pivotal moment in the global debate over how to control recreational drugs
The conceptual framework for measuring the emergence of life
On early Earth, day and night cycles may have jump-started the evolution of prebiotic chemical networks.
Resurgence of scarlet fever reaches 24-year high
 England is seeing a resurgence of scarlet fever with the number of cases reaching a 24-year high, data reveal.
Females Are Genetically Protected from Autism
It takes more mutations to trigger autism in women than in men, which may explain why men are four times more likely to have the disorder
A burst of orange light wakes up our "circadian eye"
Feeling dopey? Refresh your "circadian eye" with a burst of orange light.
Glucosamine fails to prevent deterioration of knee cartilage, decrease pain
A short-term study found that oral glucosamine supplementation is not associated with a lessening of knee cartilage deterioration among individuals with chronic knee pain.
Elephants can decipher human voices better than we can
When it comes to predation, human voices are not created equal
Cancer cells don't take 'drunken' walks through the body
For cells moving through three-dimensional spaces within the body, the random walk model doesn't hold true
Study suggests more than two hours of homework a night may be counterproductive
Education scholar Denise Pope has found that too much homework has negative effects on student well-being and behavioral engagement.
New Analyses May Imply the Existence of a Dark Matter Particle
UCLA Physics Symposium Implies the Existence of a Dark Matter Particle
Substance naturally found in humans is effective in fighting brain damage from stroke
A molecular substance that occurs naturally in humans and rats was found to "substantially reduce" brain damage after an acute stroke and contribute to a better recovery, according to a newly released animal study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.
Scientists from Penn and CHOP confirm link between missing DNA and birth defects
Researchers have laid the foundation for identifying the underlying molecular mechanism of a puzzling array of disabilities and potentially treating them
Anesthesia, Surgery May Double Dementia Risk
Anesthesia and surgery significantly increase the risk for dementia, new research suggests.
First alien rainbow image holds clues to Venus mystery
A rare type of rainbow called a "glory" has been spotted in Venus's atmosphere, the first time such a ring of colour has been imaged on another planet.
Largest yellow hypergiant star spotted
VLT spots largest yellow hypergiant star
Pioneering 3D printing reshapes patient's face in Wales
Stephen Power says the operation was "totally life-changing"
Linguistic Light on a Continent’s Peopling
Using a new method for exploring ancient relationships among languages, linguists have found evidence further illuminating the peopling of North America about 14,000 years ago.
Water-rich gem points to vast 'oceans' beneath the Earth: UAlberta study
A University of Alberta diamond scientist has found the first terrestrial sample of a water-rich gem that yields new evidence about the existence of large volumes of water deep beneath the Earth.
Revealed: The vast reservoir hidden beneath the Earth's crust that holds as much water as ALL of the oceans
First time researchers have ever found ringwoodite, a mineral in the Earth's mantle - after discovering it in a $20 diamond
Breast cancer gene could play critical role in obesity and diabetes
BRCA 1 is expressed in muscle and protects against metabolic disease
'Shocking' scale of pangolin trade
Official records show that pangolins are being illegally traded on a "shocking" scale, according to a report.
Spice Imports Carry Lots of Filth
Imported seasonings are rife with all sorts of extras
Husband's health and attitude loom large for happy long-term marriages
A recent study from U Chicago researchers shows that a husband's agreeable personality and good health are crucial for preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time.
New Study Shows that IRX3 Is Likely the “Fat Gene”
Scientists Discover that the Obesity Associated Elements within FTO Interact with IRX3
Plant biology discovery furthers scientists' understanding of plant growth and development
UC Riverside scientists discover auxin sensing and signaling complex on plant cell surface that explains why leaf epidermal cells have jigsaw puzzle-piece shapes
Study suggests potential association between soy formula and seizures in children with autism
A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has detected a higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed infant formula containing soy protein rather than milk protein.
Stroke survivors may lose month of healthy life for 15-minute delay in treatment
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Humans' ability to digest milk stems from the advent of cattle domestication in Africa
Study published in advance of upcoming Cell Symposium on the Evolution of Modern Humans in Sitges, Spain Mar. 16-18
DNA can be damaged by very low-energy radiation
How safe are 'eye-safe' lasers?
Dead Tourists and a Dangerous Pesticide
Some four years ago, a family in the small city of Layton, located in northern Utah, wanted to get rid of the lawn-destroying voles living in their yard.
Echoes of the big bang? South pole telescope detects ‘primordial gravitational waves’
There is intense speculation among cosmologists that a US team is on the verge of confirming they have detected "primordial gravitational waves" - an echo of the big bang in which the universe came into existence 14bn years ago.
Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance: How sweet it is!
Honey, that delectable condiment for breads and fruits, could be one sweet solution to the serious, ever-growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, researchers said here today.
Mercury's contraction much greater than thought
New global imaging and topographic data from MESSENGER* show that the innermost planet has contracted far more than previous estimates.
Alzheimer's molecules may have powered early life
Amyloid plaques, a hallmark of diseases like Alzheimer's, are bad news for humans - but they could have been drivers of the earliest life on Earth.
Study: Colon cancer incidence rates decreasing steeply in older Americans
Growing use of colonoscopy credited for drop