Newest Science News Blog 20180101

Are childhood blood lead levels associated with criminal behavior?
No consistent association between childhood lead exposure and adult criminal behavior
Calcium, vitamin D supplements not associated with lower risk of fractures
Bottom Line: Supplements containing calcium, vitamin D or both did not appear to protect against hip fracture and other bone breaks in older adults.
Traditional secrets to keeping cool: Investigating Okinawan textiles
Discovering a traditional secret to keeping cool: a material called Basho-fu
Measles Deaths Fall to a Record Low Worldwide
For the first time in history, annual deaths around the globe from measles have fallen below 100,000
Footstrike Hemolysis: How Running Changed One Man's Blood Cells
Running long distances can be hard on the body, but as one ultramarathoner found out, it can also take a toll on an individual's red blood cells.
North Korean Defectors Show Signs of Possible Radiation Exposure
Four defectors from the area near North Korea's nuclear testing site showed symptoms that could be attributed to radiation exposure
Cracking the Brain's Enigma Code
Neuroscientists are taking cues from cryptography to translate brain activity into movements
Callous and unemotional traits show in brain structure of boys only
Callous-unemotional traits have been linked to deficits in development of the conscience and of empathy.
Guideline: Exercise may improve thinking ability and memory
Exercising twice a week may improve thinking ability and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment
Does dosing of drug for mom make a difference for baby's risk of cleft lip, palate?
Taking a higher dose of topiramate during the first three months of pregnancy may increase a baby's risk of cleft lip or cleft palate
China’s First Emperor Ordered Official Search for Immortality Elixir
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, wanted to live forever.
Electronic nose developed to sniff out colon diseases
Prototype electronic nose can distinguish between patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
The Dark Horse in the Search for Dark Matter
China is proving to be a formidable participant in the hunt for elusive, invisible particles in the universe.
Tokyo chemist’s breakthrough could lead to self-healing glass
A Japanese researcher has developed - by accident- a new type of glass that can be repaired simply by pressing it back together after it cracks.
UCLA researchers report novel complementary effects of estrogen treatment in MS
FINDINGS A study by UCLA researchers reveals the cellular basis for how the hormone estrogen protects against damage to the central nervous system in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Study: High-stakes tests a likely factor in STEM performance gap
Findings suggest that changing how instructors assess students could help close the achievement gap in introductory STEM courses
Alternative therapies for mild infections could help combat antibiotic resistance
Avoiding antibiotics to treat mild bugs may help preserve drug effectiveness for severe infections
Gene therapy using CAR T-cells could provide long-term protection against HIV
Engineered cells not only destroy infected cells, but persist over two years, suggesting long-term immunity from the AIDS virus
Carfilzomib can lead to cardiovascular toxicity in multiple myeloma patients
Penn study finds proteasome inhibitor leads to higher than expected rates of cardiovascular adverse events
Nuclear Sphere: Weird Globe Could Revolutionize Fusion Energy
A team of researchers has a plan to achieve nuclear fusion that actually produces energy, and their proposal looks very different from the fusion projects the world has already seen.
Bacteria under pressure run reaction in reverse to sequester carbon
An enzyme that normally digests formic acid will happily make it.
AI is learning from our encounters with nature - and that's a concern
Concern whether apps change what it means to be human
Want to Lower Health Care Costs? Stop Wasting Our Money.
This year ProPublica documented the many ways waste is baked into our health care system, from destroying perfectly good medication to junking brand new supplies. Eliminating the waste could insure millions of Americans.
Will Uterus Transplants Change the Way We Perceive Gender?
The medical viability of uterine transplantation is challenging long-held notions about our bodies.
New guidelines on clinical trial design for patients with brain metastases
New guidelines describe how to most appropriately address cancer patients with CNS involvement in clinical trials of anti-cancer drugs
Full Wolf Moon: New Year's Supermoon Is the Biggest of the Year
New Year's Day is a time for resolutions and hangovers, but this year, it also provides a chance to see the moon in all its glory.
The Bizarre Reason for a Man's Worsening Anxiety
A British man's symptoms of anxiety were eventually traced to an unusual cause: his repeated exposure to a toxic substance while in the navy, a recent report of the man's case suggests.
Diabetes drug 'significantly reverses memory loss' in mice with Alzheimer's
A drug developed for diabetes could be used to treat Alzheimer's after scientists found it "significantly reversed memory loss" in mice through a triple method of action.
Why Swearing and Pain Go Hand in Hand
Screaming obscenities when you stub your toe makes perfect biological sense.
Skin Remembers Wounds, Heals Faster the Second Time Around
After an initial wounding, genes needed for repair remain ready for action.
From stools to fuels: the street lamp that runs on dog do
Turning turds into power is not new but most of this energy still goes to waste. A host of innovative projects aim to maximise poo's full potential

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