Study suggests statins associated with lower rates of breast cancer and mortality
Suggests that statins are associated with lower rates of breast cancer and subsequent mortality
Anti-inflammatory drug 'cuts heart attack risk'
Anti-inflammatory drugs could cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study of 10,000 patients suggests.
Study corrects the record on the relative risk of Alzheimer's between men and women
Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's are more susceptible than men between ages 65 and 75, researchers discover
A clockwork rover for Venus
A good watch can take a beating and keep on ticking. With the right parts, can a rover do the same on a planet like Venus?
Dubious stem cell clinic got hold of smallpox vaccine. FDA just took it away
Agency warns of crackdown on "deceitful actors" and investigates the vaccine's origins.
Drug breakthrough for mosquito virus outbreaks
Scientists have discovered a way that could help treat severe inflammation from an infectious mosquito-borne disease during outbreaks.
Altered bacterial communities in the gut could be an indicator for Parkinson's disease
In search of a biomarker
Tears in tiny bone cells called osteocytes appear an important step to better bones
The force gravity and physical activity put on our bones causes tiny tears in the membranes of the tiny cells that enable us to make or break down bone, scientists say
Sense of smell is key factor in bird navigation
How do birds navigate over long distances? This complex question has been the subject of debate and controversy among scientists for decades, with Earth's magnetic field and the bird's own sense of smell among the factors said to play a part.
Senegalese 'miracle grain' could see Sahel prosper: TED
Fonio is a type of millet, a seeded grass which is a key staple in Africa
Scientists map genomic atlas of your inner fish gut
Scientists have discovered a network of genes and genetic regulatory elements in the lining of the intestines that has stayed remarkably the same from fishes to humans.
New meningitis test 'could save lives'
A hospital A&E department in Northern Ireland is to start using a new, rapid test for meningitis that should speed up diagnosis and save lives.
Some women with history of pre-eclampsia have significantly lower risk for breast cancer
Buck Institute scientists use tissue samples from the California Teachers Study to confirm that the protection comes via a common genetic variant, goal is to develop new breast cancer prevention strategies for all women
Inherited herpesvirus study finds links to ancient humans
Research into inherited human herpesvirus 6 identifies origins in a small number of people thousands of years ago and highlights the potential to 'reactivate'
Fetal membranes may help transform regenerative medicine
A new review looks at the potential of fetal membranes, which make up the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus during pregnancy, for regenerative medicine.
First CAR T-Cell Therapy Approved in U.S.
The genetically modified blood cells will be used for patients with a type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, when other treatments fail.
Cyber-flaw affects 745,000 pacemakers
A total of 745,000 pacemakers have been confirmed as having cyber-security issues that could let them be hacked.
Study finds pallid bat is unfazed by venom of Arizona bark scorpion
The Arizona bark scorpion is the most venomous scorpion in North America.
Study negates concerns regarding radioactivity in migratory seafood
New research shows negligible risk from consumption of meat from migratory marine predators following Fukushima nuclear disaster
Apes' abilities misunderstood by decades of poor science
Apes' intelligence may be entirely misunderstood, because research has so far failed to measure it fairly and accurately, according to scientists.
Mouth clicks used in human echolocation captured in unprecedented detail
Findings could aid efforts to use synthetic mouth clicks to better understand human echolocation
PolyU discovers a newly emerged superbug
A newly emerged superbug, hyper-resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae
Fossil footprints challenge established theories of human evolution
Newly discovered human-like footprints from Crete may put the established narrative of early human evolution to the test.
Asthma medicine halves risk of Parkinson's
Using data gathered from 100 million Norwegian prescriptions, researchers at the University of Bergen have found that asthma medicine can halve a patient's risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Baby's Lead Poisoning Caused by 'Homeopathic Magnetic' Bracelet
The "spacer beads" in the baby's bracelet had extremely high levels of lead.
How Neanderthals made the very first glue
The world's oldest known glue was made by Neanderthals. But how did they make it 200,000 years ago?
Parasites inside your body could be protecting you from disease
Some E. Coli protect humans from more harmful strains. Shutterstock
Equatorial jet in Venusian atmosphere discovered by Akatsuki
Observations by Japan's Venus climate orbiter Akatsuki have revealed an equatorial jet in the lower to middle cloud layer of the planet's atmosphere, a finding that could be pivotal to unraveling a phenomenon called superrotation.
Immune system changes during pregnancy are precisely timed
Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have completed the first-ever characterization of the meticulously timed immune system changes in women that occur during pregnancy.
Did Squabble Over a Vaccine Cause a Rift in Ben Franklin's Marriage?
Why was Benjamin Franklin estranged from his wife for nearly two decades? A new theory argues that the founding father's marriage may have been strained by his son's health - and an argument about inoculation.
Computer knows how much pain you are in by studying your face
Putting on a brave face won't fool this algorithm.
Is Zika Gone for Good?
While spraying to eradicate mosquito-breeding sites may have contributed to Zika's demise, it likely wasn't sufficient to account for the precipitous decline in cases this year.
Study in early stage breast cancer shows that even small tumors can be aggressive
Even small tumours can be aggressive, according to a study in patients with early stage breast cancer that will be presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid. ⁽¹⁾
FINESSE mission to investigate atmospheres of hundreds of alien worlds
Could greatly improve our understanding of extrasolar worlds