Newest Science News Blog 20180514

Plants Can Sense Animal Attack Coming
Tomato plants detect snail slime and mount preemptive defenses
Eggs not linked to cardiovascular risk, despite conflicting advice
No extra risk for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes
Earth's orbital changes have influenced climate, life forms for at least 215 million years
Gravity of Jupiter and Venus elongates Earth's orbit every 405,000 years, Rutgers-led study confirms
Alligators on the beach? Killer whales in rivers? Get used to it
Large predators once hunted to near-extinction are showing up in unexpected places
Understanding how DNA is selectively tagged with 'do not use' marks
Chemical equivalent of a "do not use" sign keeps genetic elements under control
Breast cancer: Discovery of a protein linked to metastasis
Treatment targeting AXL could reduce the risk of metastasis
Bad News for BBQ Lovers: Grill at Your Own Risk
More bad news for barbecue lovers
Can chimpanzee vocalizations reveal the origins of human language?
While closely related to humans, researchers discover that chimpanzees' vocalizations resemble human language less than you'd expect
Bridgehead effect found to be a major driver for invasive species infestations
Species invading one place, surviving, and then migrating to another appears to be a major driver for new infestations
Simple post-surgery step reduces bladder cancer recurrence
Flushing the bladder with a common chemotherapy drug immediately after surgery significantly reduces the chances of bladder cancer returning
Does HPV vaccination prevent the development of cervical cancer?
Are there harms associated with being vaccinated?
HIV Has a 'Long Lost' Cousin: What You Should Know About This Virus
It's related to HIV, yet you've probably never heard of it: a virus called human T-cell leukemia virus type 1, or HTLV-1.
Nutmeg's hidden power: Helping the liver
Nutmeg has been used for years in traditional Chinese medicine to treat gastrointestinal illnesses
Heart failure: The Alzheimer's disease of the heart?
Protein clumping may contribute to heart failure development and could be used as a diagnostic tool for testing therapies or disease progression
Ditch cranberry juice for urine infections
Drinking lots of cranberry juice is no way to fix a urine infection, say new draft guidelines from health body the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Potential new cure found for baldness
A potential new cure for baldness has been discovered using a drug originally intended to treat osteoporosis.
Study about 'shock therapy' for depression suggests more patients should try it sooner
After trying two other options and failing to get relief, ECT could provide cost-effective option, according to U-M researchers' analysis
Words matter: Stigmatizing language in medical records may affect the care a patient receives
A Johns Hopkins study found that physicians who use stigmatizing language in their patients' medical records may affect the care those patients get for years to come.
Large clinical trials change experts’ minds on prostate cancer screening
For men 55 to 69, it should be an individual choice. For 70 and older, don't bother.
A Hangover Pill? Tests on Drunk Mice Show Promise
Keep the buzz. Lose the hangover.
Kenyan cave sheds new light on dawn of modern man
Forty-eight thousand year-old crayons and shell beads were among a treasure trove of items unearthed by archaeologists at a cave in Kenya.
Body's 'natural opioids' affect brain cells much differently than morphine
Study may help explain addictive nature of synthetic opioid drugs
Simple walking test helps predict risk for cognitive issues after heart surgery
Research highlights the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of patient readiness for surgery
Patients who have had an irregular heart beat can't ever be considered 'cured'
Patients with abnormal heart rhythm are at at a higher risk of stroke and need treatment even after heart rhythm seems normal
How 250 Siberians Became the First Native Americans
The Americas are a big place, but the Native American group that first settled it was small - just about 250 people, according to a new genetic study.
A European origin for leprosy?
The largest study to date on ancient leprosy DNA reveals previously unknown diversity of strains in Medieval Europe
Discovery of novel biomarker with remarkable specificity to rheumatoid arthritis
University of Tsukuba-centered researchers first in world to identify citrullinated ITIH4 protein with high specificity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Jurassic fossil tail tells of missing link in crocodile family tree
A 180 million-year-old fossil has shed light on how some ancient crocodiles evolved into dolphin-like animals.
Preliminary research shows noninvasive therapy may reverse atherosclerosis
An injection may one day be able to reverse atherosclerosis
Genghis Khan’s Mongol horde probably had rampant Hepatitis B
Viral DNA recovered from ancient human remains sheds light on HBV's evolutionary past.
A pioneering vaccine is being sent to Congo in hopes of containing a new Ebola outbreak
Hopes a vaccine can help contain a new outbreak of the virus in Congo
Existential debate in US food industry: What is meat?
Can a hamburger or steak be labeled "meat" if it is plant-based?

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