Newest Science News Blog 20180226

Calcium may play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease
Researchers have found that excess levels of calcium in brain cells may lead to the formation of toxic clusters that are the hallmark of Parkinson's disease.
Plants colonized the earth 100 million years earlier than previously thought
For the first four billion years of Earth's history, our planet's continents would have been devoid of all life except microbes.
Did humans domesticate themselves?
New genetic evidence for this evolutionary process
Discovery of how humans experience the smell of death could save lives
How do humans actually sense the smell of death?
Loneliest tree in the world marks new age for our planet
An international research team, including Professor Christopher Fogwill from Keele University, has pinpointed a new geological age, the Anthropocene.
Doctors Said Immunotherapy Would Not Cure Her Cancer. They Were Wrong.
Scientists are struggling to understand why the drugs worked when they should not have
High blood pressure limits protection to vital organs and tissues in low-oxygen conditions
New research published in The Journal of Physiology sheds light on the effects of high blood pressure by considering the way the body responds to a lack of oxygen.
Women once considered low risk for heart disease show evidence of previous heart attack scars
New study shows that women who complain of chest pain but don't have coronary artery blockages could have experienced undiagnosed heart attacks
TSRI stroke drug demonstrates safety in clinical trial
A preliminary Phase 2 clinical trial has demonstrated that patients with acute ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, can safely tolerate high doses of 3K3A-APC
UA study: Brain liquefaction after stroke is toxic to surviving brain
Liquefied, dying brain tissue is toxic and can slowly leak into the remaining healthy portion of the brain
Roman boxing gloves unearthed by Vindolanda dig
Roman boxing gloves unearthed during an excavation near Hadrian's Wall have gone on public display.
Tool 'names and shames' hidden drug trials
Institutions that fail to report the results of their drug and medical trials will be named on a new website.
Want healthy teeth? Drink red wine
Surprising results show compounds in wine act against three major dental bugs.
New paper links ancient drawings and the origins of language
When and where did humans develop language? To find out, look deep inside caves, suggests an MIT professor.
Genetic study suggests humans may be evolving in a way that prevents alcoholism
A pair of researchers with the University of Pennsylvania has found evidence suggesting humans may be evolving in a way that will prevent alcoholism in the future.
Animal study shows how to retrain the immune system to ease food allergies
Nanoparticles are used to deliver a therapeutic payload that quells an allergic reaction
Ancient DNA tells tales of humans' migrant history
Scientists once could reconstruct humanity's distant past only from the mute testimony of ancient settlements, bones, and artifacts.
Here's What Happens When You Leave Surgical Sponges in a Person's Body for Years
Abdominal bloating turned out to be caused by surgical sponges that were left in for years
Debunking claims about medical marijuana: More teen recreational use, fewer opioid deaths
In 1996, California became the first US state to legalise marijuana use for medical purposes. Medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states.
“Neanderthals and early modern humans were cognitively indistinguishable”
Spanish evidence shows Neanderthals were painting and decorating at least 20,000 years before humans arrived.
Younger age at diabetes diagnosis is linked to higher risk of death from heart disease
Yet lower risk of cancer death
Deadly brain tumour in children spreads through surprising route
Dogma had it that the cancer cells travel through the brain fluid.
This Parasite Is a Surprising Cause of Seizures in the US
The idea of tapeworm larvae traveling to your brain and forming life-threatening cysts sounds horrifying.
Want to Boost Reproducibility? Get Another Lab Involved
Including as few as two labs in a study improved the odds of getting the true effect size by as much as 23 percent, according to a replication model.
Mutation 'gives bats edge over deadly viruses'
A single mutation in an immunity gene called Sting might be one reason why bats can resist the worst effects of harmful viruses such as Ebola.
Japan confirms oil from wrecked tanker hitting its beaches
Oil that has washed ashore on several southern Japanese islands is likely from an Iranian tanker that sank in the East China Sea last month, Japan's coastguard said Friday.
Researchers have finally created a tool to spot duplicated images across thousands of papers
Publishers would need to join forces to apply image-checking software across the literature.
Short-term use of IV devices is common -- and risky -- study shows
Intravenous devices known as PICCs should be reserved for long-term use, but a new study shows 1 in 4 are used for 5 days or less
Ice chips only? Study questions restrictions on oral intake for women in labor
No increase in risks for women who are allowed to eat and drink during labor
Wine Tied to Healthier Arteries for Some Diabetics
Some diabetics with plaque buildup in their arteries might have less debris in these blood vessels after adding wine to their diets, a recent study suggests.
Switching from smoking to glo significantly reduces exposure to toxicants
Clinical study results reveal that when smokers switched completely from conventional cigarettes to glo, their exposure to certain harmful chemicals was significantly reduced
Vaping? You could be inhaling lead and arsenic, a new study says
A new study found toxic levels of metals, including lead, in e-cigarette vapors.
AI trained to spot heart disease risks using retina scan
The blood vessels in the eye reflect the state of the whole circulatory system.
Why Your Pharmacist Can’t Tell You That $20 Prescription Could Cost Only $8
"Gag clauses" prohibit pharmacists from telling customers they could save money by paying cash for prescription drugs rather than using their health insurance
One-dose flu drug Xofluza gets nod from health ministry
Osaka-based drugmaker Shionogi & Co. has announced that the health ministry gave it approval to manufacture and market its new flu drug Xofluza, which requires only a single dose regardless of age.

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