Mystery of the pandemic flu virus of 1918 solved by University of Arizona researchers
University of Arizona researcher Michael Worobey and his team have discovered the key to understanding influenza pandemics may lie in previous flu exposure during childhood
Stanford scientists create circuit board modeled on the human brain
The Neurogrid circuit board can simulate orders of magnitude more neurons and synapses than other brain mimics on the power it takes to run a tablet computer.
The power of protein at breakfast; higher amounts may deliver more benefits
A higher-protein breakfast provides better appetite and glucose control when compared to lower-protein breakfasts, suggests new research
Two breath compounds could be associated with larynx cancer
Concentrations of certain molecules, mainly ethanol and 2-butanone, are higher in individuals with carcinoma
One cell type may quash tumor vaccines
A single cell type could explain why cancer vaccines have a tough time stimulating the immune system to fight tumors
Scientist helps create the first computer model of all life on Earth
A Sussex ecologist is among a team of scientists who have created a pioneering computer model that can predict the futures of all of the Earth's ecosystems and could help to address key environmental concerns.
Many Prisoners on Death Row are Wrongfully Convicted
Researchers estimate that more than 340 U.S. inmates that could have been exonerated were sentenced to death since 1973
'Tell-tail' MRI image diagnosis for Parkinson's disease
An image similar in shape to a Swallow's tail has been identified as a new and accurate test for Parkinson's disease.
Stroke risk reduced if brain blood vessel disorder is left alone
Treating patients who suffer from a common condition that affects blood vessels in the brain increases their risk of stroke, a study has found.
Major lung resection safer than ever, especially at the busiest hospitals
According to New study presented at the 94th Annual AATS Meeting
Yes, Tornadoes Are Getting Stronger
On May 20, 2013, a mass of swirling wind gouged a path of destruction across Oklahoma, killing 24 people and causing $2 billion in damage.
Pharma megadeals do nothing for neglected medicines
Big may not necessarily mean better if Pfizer, the world's largest pharmaceutical company, buys UK giant AstraZeneca.
Girls make higher grades than boys in all school subjects, analysis finds
Despite the stereotype that boys do better in math and science, girls have made higher grades than boys throughout their school years for nearly a century, according to a new analysis published by the American Psychological Association.
'Low-Risk' Kidney Stone Removal May Be Risky and Costly
After low-risk procedures to remove urinary stones, 1 in 7 patients need an unplanned emergency visit at substantial cost, according to a study published in the May issue of Surgery.
Fukushima Radioactivity Found in Tuna Off Oregon and Washington
A sample of albacore tuna caught off the shores of Oregon and Washington state have small levels of radioactivity from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, researchers said on Tuesday.
CT in the operating room allows more precise removal of small lung cancers
Procedure helps spare healthy lung tissue, according to presentation at 94th AATS Annual Meeting
Ancient Egyptians transported pyramid stones over wet sand
Physicists from the FOM Foundation and the University of Amsterdam have discovered that the ancient Egyptians used a clever trick to make it easier to transport heavy pyramid stones by sledge.
Earth's last warm phase probed
Scientists now have a fuller picture of what happened at the poles during the last warm phase on Earth.
Damage control: Recovering from radiation and chemotherapy
Protein discovery could boost efficacy of bone marrow replacement treatments
Faster dental treatment with new photoactive molecule
A new dental filling material, developed at the Vienna University of Technology, is easier to harden; It makes dental treatment faster and easier
Water-based 'engine' propels tumor cells through tight spaces in the body
Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered a new mechanism that explains how cancer cells spread through extremely narrow three-dimensional spaces in the body by using a propulsion system based on water and charged particles.
Study questions Neandertal inferiority to early modern humans
Neandertal demise may be the result of interbreeding, assimilation, not early modern human superiority
Mini-strokes 'should not be ignored'
Those who ignore symptoms of a TIA (transient ischaemic attack) or mini-stroke are running the risk of having a major stroke, the Stroke Association warns.
Ground breaking technique offers DNA 'Sat Nav' direct to your ancestor's home 1,000 years ago
Geographic Population Structure can locate the village your ancestors lived 1,000 years ago
Algae 'see' a wide range of light
Aquatic algae can sense an unexpectedly wide range of color, allowing them to sense and adapt to changing light conditions in lakes and oceans.
Why did evolution stall during the 'boring billion'?
LONG before evolution on Earth kicked in with a vengeance, it seemed to stall completely.
Antibiotic-resistant superbug arose in northern Manhattan
Its spread is happening not through hospitals but through households.
Human Sexual Responses Boosted by Bodily Scents
Two human steroidal compounds may help scientists make sense of how bodily scents affect sexual arousal
Antimicrobial edible films inhibit pathogens in meat
Antimicrobial agents incorporated into edible films applied to foods to seal in flavor, freshness and color can improve the microbiological safety of meats, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
The real difference between how men and women choose their partners
New Concordia University research points to surprising evidence about how we select our mates
Investigators find something fishy with classical evidence for dietary fish recommendation
New study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology questions the validity of original Bang and Dyerberg study; finds Eskimos have coronary artery disease at the same rate as other populations
Electronic nose sniffs out prostate cancer using urine samples
Novel noninvasive technique successfully discriminates between prostate cancer and benign disease in proof of principle study, paving the way for easy and early diagnosis, reports the Journal Of Urology
Jurassic predator had surprisingly sensitive snout
Pliosaurs had massive jaws, crushing teeth – and sensitive snouts. That is the conclusion of a study on an exceptionally preserved 2-metre-long fossil skull.
Improved Survival in Cancer Patients With High Vitamin D
Researchers have again found that higher levels of circulating vitamin D on diagnosis of cancer are associated with significantly better survival and remission rates.
Scientists find a winning strategy for rock-paper-scissors
A new study applies statistics, probability, and psychology to RPS.
Superheavy element 117 confirmed
Team creates atoms of element 117, matching the heaviest atoms ever observed
This Marsupial Has Marathon Sex Until It Goes Blind and Drops Dead
In the forests of Australia, every year just before spring, there erupts a sexual frenzy unlike any other on Earth.
Researchers develop "game-changing" gas separation membrane
Refining, whether oil or natural gases, can be a costly process because of the need to remove impurities found when extracting them from the ground. Currently expensive materials are used to handle this process.
Maternal deaths on the rise in the United States
US falls behind most high-income countries, and is one of only eight worldwide showing disturbing trend
Elephant Seals Reveal Anti-Inflammatory Secrets of Carbon Monoxide
The gas appears to protect the deep-diving seals from cell damage after periods of restricted blood flow
Nightmares may signal a child is being bullied
Study finds victims of bullying are at increased risk of experiencing sleep disturbances
Study shows steroids ineffective, possibly harmful in pediatric liver disease
A multi-center study concludes that treating infants with high doses of steroids fails to improve medical outcomes in the end-stage pediatric liver disease biliary atresia and leads to earlier onset of serious adverse events.
Functioning of aged brains and muscles in mice made younger
More progress with GDF 11, anti-aging protein
Polio Spreading at Alarming Rates, World Health Organization Declares
Alarmed by the spread of polio from conflict zones in three continents, the Wolrd Health Organization on Monday declared the spread of the disease an international health emergency.