Newest Science News Blog 20180305

The secret to tripling the number of grains in sorghum and perhaps other staple crops
A simple genetic modification can triple the grain number of sorghum
Researchers find low magnesium levels make vitamin D ineffective
Study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association suggests up to 50 percent of US population is magnesium deficient
New method extracts information on psychiatric symptoms from electronic health records
Two reports published in Biological Psychiatry demonstrate an approach to use electronic health records to investigate the biological basis of neuropsychiatric symptoms
The giant wave that marks the beginning of the end -- the neurobiology of dying
For the first time, researchers have been able to study irreversible brain damage from oxygen deprivation in humans
Mom's immune system shapes baby's brain
The state of a woman's immune system during pregnancy may shape the connectivity of her child's brain
Discovery reveals way to stop inflammation in Alzheimer's, arthritis, more
Doctors could target electrical switch in immune system to battle many conditions, including deadly sepsis
Researchers use human neural stem cell grafts to repair spinal cord injuries in monkeys
Findings represent major and essential step toward future human clinical trials
Researchers sequence complete genomes of extinct and living elephants
One of the most comprehensive evolutionary pictures to date of elephants, mammoths, and mastodons-spanning millions of years
Simple urine test could measure how much our body has aged
A promising new marker of aging could help predict the risk of developing age-related disease and even death
Supercomputer model reveals how sticky tape makes graphene
Scientists at UCL have explained for the first time the mystery of why adhesive tape is so useful for graphene production.
Giant fuzzy virus found in soda lake
Newfound group boasts some of the longest individual viruses ever described.
Wind and solar could meet most but not all US electricity needs
Generating 100 percent of electricity from solar and wind would require significant and costly energy infrastructure changes
Why are some mushrooms 'magic?'
Study offers evolutionary explanation, could pave way for neurological treatments
Unique pancreatic stem cells have potential to regenerate beta cells, respond to glucose
Findings pave way for regenerative cell therapies in type 1 diabetes patients
Bonobo and chimpanzee gestures share many meanings
Chimpanzees and bonobos use gestures to initiate and change positions during grooming
Saline use on the decline at Vanderbilt following landmark studies
Studies show increased survival and decreased kidney complications
Scientists posit microbes on Enceladus and Mars
Separate studies suggest plausible scenarios for archaean and bacterial communities on the red planet and the frozen moon.
Some smear test abnormalities 'self-heal'
Early cell changes that can turn into cervical cancer may not need treatment and may get better on their own in 50% of cases, according to a new study.
Astronomers detect earliest evidence yet of hydrogen in the universe
Emitted just 180 million years after Big Bang, signal indicates universe was much colder than expected
New stem cell found in lung, may offer target for regenerative medicine
CHOP/Penn team: New type of cell multiplies after lung injury
Earth Was Vaporized 4.5 Billion Years Ago, and (Maybe) That's Why We Have a Moon
Once upon a time, about 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth was an unformed doughnut of molten rock called a synestia - and the moon was hidden in the filling.
Storm waves can move boulders we thought only tsunamis had the power to shift
Storms may be more powerful -- and more damaging -- than previously shown
An Even-Weirder-Than-Usual Tardigrade Just Turned Up in a Parking Lot
A new species of tardigrade was discovered in a parking lot in Japan.
Heart attacks often follow dramatic changes in outdoor temperature
Findings suggest climate change may increase heart attack risk
World's largest family tree reveals environment’s influence on lifespan
Genetics explains only a small part of differences in how long a person lives, finds analysis that links 13 million people.
Hubble observes exoplanet atmosphere in more detail than ever before
Hints that formation processes of exoplanets can be very different from those of Solar System gas giants
Calcium supplements may boost risk of abnormal bowel growths (polyps)
Possible risks must be weighed against the benefits of supplements
Great mystery unravelled: Most viruses and bacteria fall from the sky
One billion viruses and over 20 million bacteria circulate in the Earth's atmosphere
Here's how viruses inactivate the immune system, causing cancer
Describing how viruses use methylation of DNA promoter regions to inactivate the immune system, causing cancer.
The 5 'New' Types of Diabetes, Explained
Researchers propose classifying diabetes as five types of disease, rather than two types
Eating nuts may help colon cancer patients
Regularly eating tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts has been shown to be particularly beneficial for people with bowel cancer.
Deeper look at biopsy exposes mutation ready to ambush drug combination
Discovery of pre-existing, rare variation points to new approach to treatment, biopsies
Prostate test 'breakthrough' in NHS trial
The NHS plans to cut prostate cancer diagnosis times from six weeks to a matter of days, NHS England has said.
AI is helping seismologists detect earthquakes they’d otherwise miss
Using the same tools we use for voice detection, scientists are uncovering tiny earthquakes hidden in the data
Cancer patients shed new light on rheumatoid arthritis
Side-effects in immunotherapy for cancer patients have given scientists an ally in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis
New Plan Increases Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate
Development of a new plan of action called an ECPR alert
A Painful Bruise Wouldn’t Heal. It Took Several Hospital Visits to Discover Why.
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