Newest Science News Blog 20170109

Zinc eaten at levels found in biofortified crops reduces 'wear and tear' on DNA
Research results present a new strategy for measuring the impact of zinc on health
Genes affecting our communication skills relate to genes for psychiatric disorder
Genetic links depend on stages in a child's development
This Brainless Blob Learns ― and Teaches, Too
You don't need a brain to learn and teach. New research finds that slime molds, goopy and rather uncharismatic organisms that lack a nervous system, can adapt to a repulsive stimulus and then pass on that adaptation by fusing with one another.
Chemically modified insulin is available more quickly
Replacing a hydrogen atom by an iodine atom in insulin, the hormone retains its efficacy but is available more rapidly to the organism.
SpaceX finds failure cause, announces January 8 as target for flight resumption
Plans for rapid resumption of flights as soon as Sunday complex carrying a payload of 10 advanced mobile relay satellites
Forget the Shovel, Ancient Finds Now Made From Space
Archaeology now has much better tools than lucky amateurs with shovels.
Veggies with Vision: Do Plants See the World around Them?
The concept of a "seeing plant" fell by the wayside in the early 20th century-only to reemerge in the past few years
Stuttering linked to reduced blood flow in area of brain associated with language
Reduced cerebral blood flow in the Broca's area in persons who stutter.
Zinc: A surprise target in regenerating the optic nerve after injury
Chelators to remove zinc improve survival of neurons in the retina and stimulate repair of damaged nerve fibers
Researchers uncover mechanism for cancer-killing properties of pepper plant
Chemical process behind anti-cancer properties uncovered in a spicy Indian pepper plant called the long pepper
Common antioxidant may guard against liver disease, says CU Anschutz researcher
PQQ is found in kiwi fruit, soy and celery
Terrorism 'first-aid training needed'
People need to learn lifesaving skills in case they are caught up in a terror attack in the UK, a team of senior military and civilian medics has said.
Scientists develop new antibiotic for gonorrhea
Carbon monoxide-releasing molecule effects adopted to develop a new antibiotic which could be used to treat gonorrhoea
Promising new drug stops spread of melanoma by 90 percent
Michigan State University researchers have discovered that a chemical compound, and potential new drug, reduces the spread of melanoma cells by up to 90 percent.
Global warming hiatus disproved -- again
Study confirms steady warming of oceans for past 45 years
GM malaria vaccine 'milestone'
A malaria vaccine that uses a weakened form of the parasite has passed a "critical milestone" in human safety trials, say researchers.
Living near major traffic linked to higher risk of dementia
Those who live close to high-traffic roadways face a higher risk of developing dementia
Foods rich in resistant starch may benefit health
Resistant starch is not digested in the small intestine, occurs naturally in foods such as bananas, potatoes, grains, and legumes
Buzzing the vagus nerve just right to fight inflammatory disease
Kilohertz frequency electrical block of afferent vagus nerve pathways allows targeted stimulation to reduce inflammation in vivo
Stanford study shows development of face recognition entails brain tissue growth
People are born with brains riddled with excess neural connections. Those are slowly pruned back until early childhood when, scientists thought, the brain's structure becomes relatively stable.
Tibetans Lived in Himalayas Year Round Up to 12,600 Years Ago
Thousands of years ago, people living on the high mountains of the Tibetan plateau waded into a steamy hot spring, leaving behind footprints in the soft mud.
Taking hour-long afternoon naps improves thinking and memory in older Chinese adults
Preserving your memory, as well as your ability to think clearly and make decisions, is a key goal for people as they age.
Give peanut to babies early - advice
Babies should be given peanut early - some at four months old - in order to reduce the risk of allergy, according to new US guidance.
Orchids mimic human body odor to attract mosquitoes
According to Shakespeare, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But what makes a rose smell sweet? And why has it evolved to smell that way?
Accelerated discovery a triple threat to triple negative breast cancer
Findings take research to patients in four years
Wow! Mars Probe Snaps Stunning Photo of Earth and Moon
A NASA spacecraft has given humanity a breathtaking, Mars-eye view of Earth and its moon.
Milky Way’s core could be spewing out planet-sized star chunks
A black hole's spitball may be in our vicinity
A Metal Ball the Size of Massachusetts That NASA Wants to Explore
NASA will be heading to a metal world.
Urbanisation signal detected in evolution, study shows
A "clear signal" of urbanisation has been identified in the evolution of organisms, which has implications for sustainability and human well-being.
A ‘Dirty Mouth' May Be A Sign Of Integrity; Study Associates Swearing With Increased Honesty
Swearing may be considered impolite and vulgar, but a new two-part study has revealed a more gracious attribute for those with an off-color vocabulary: Honesty.

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