Newest Science News Blog 20180521

'Vegan fish' goes global with help of Japanese food wholesaler
Japanese company to pitch tuna and eel alternatives to health-conscious
Sharp rise in mentally ill children aged under 11
There has been a sharp rise in the number of children under 11 referred for mental health treatment by schools in the last four years, figures show.
Molecule that acts on human cells might provide hope for 'irresistible' cold cure
Researchers have lab-tested a molecule that can combat the common cold virus by preventing it from hijacking human cells.
New tool predicts eye, hair and skin color from a DNA sample of an unidentified individual
New tool will be used when standard forensic profiling is not helpful
How our ancestors with autistic traits led a revolution in Ice Age art
The ability to focus on detail, a common trait among people with autism, allowed realism to flourish in Ice Age art, according to researchers at the University of York
Scientists Sucked a Memory Out of a Snail and Stuck It in Another Snail.
A new study strongly suggests that at least some memories are stored in genetic code, and that genetic code can act like memory soup.
Researcher pinpoints optimal age of puppy cuteness
The popular meme proclaiming that all dogs are puppies assumes that humans' adoration of canines is not conditional on their age.
F.D.A. Moves to Stop Rogue Clinics From Using Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
The Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that it was seeking court orders to stop two clinics from using unapproved stem cell treatments that in some cases have seriously harmed patients.
Scientists' discovery in Yellowstone 'extremely relevant' to origin of life
The findings were published today in the scientific journal Nature Microbiology
For 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria, Your Agonizing Pain Is Their Pleasure
Bacteria that "eat" your flesh are also hijacking your pain receptors for their own benefit.
Scientists crack how primordial life on Earth might have replicated itself
Scientists have created a new type of genetic replication system which demonstrates how the first life on Earth - in the form of RNA - could have replicated itself.
What we inherited from our bug-eating ancestors
Genes for digesting chitin found in most mammal genomes, betraying our insectivore heritage
Traditional Chinese medicine is widely used for cardiovascular disease
A recently published article in the journal of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications
Microglia are key defenders against prion diseases
Helpful activity of microglia may have a role in slowing the progression of prion diseases
Sex, viruses and cancer
Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery
Doctors in US and Canada launch sweeping pharmaceutical reform proposal
Plan published today in the British Medical Journal outlines 7 steps to slash costs, improve access, and increase safety of prescription drugs
Study: Cost Effective to Test for All Lung Cancer Mutations at Once
Testing lung cancer patients for all genetic mutations driving their cancer at once more cost effective than testing for a limited number of genes at a time
Moon Dust Is Super Toxic to Human Cells
In space, they say, no one can hear you sneeze.
The secret of the green-blooded lizards
Analysis finds green blood, and resistance to jaundice, evolved independently four times.
Alternative medicine: ineffectual, or a victim of colonial arrogance?
A journal argues that traditional therapies have been unfairly condemned by western medicine. Former medical doctor turned philosopher
FDA has named names of pharma companies blocking cheaper generics [Updated]
Commissioner Gottlieb hopes the list will discourage bad behavior.
Growing resistance to antifungal drugs 'a global issue'
Scientists are warning that levels of resistance to treatments for fungal infections are growing, which could lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Study finds more than 40 percent of prostate biopsies could be avoided with new blood test
Cleveland Clinic to present findings during 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association
Biotin supplements caused misleading test results, almost led to unnecessary procedure
FDA issued warning about biotin interference with lab tests in November 2017
Natural antioxidant bilirubin may improve cardiovascular health
Not only a sign of liver problems or a bruise
Can Obesity Ever Be Healthy?
New study questions concept of metabolically healthy obesity
Could intermittent fasting diets increase diabetes risk?
Fasting every other day to lose weight impairs the action of sugar-regulating hormone, insulin, which may increase diabetes risk, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018
The Coming Wave of Murders Solved by Genealogy
The same DNA analysis used to find the alleged Golden State Killer has led to the arrest of a second alleged murderer. It'll likely lead to more.
Going to pot: how a single artefact reveals life in the Bronze Age
Exploring the "micro-history" of a broken container yields surprising insight into life thousands of years ago.
Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves destroy lung cancer cells: Quantum dots have great potential
Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves destroy up to 80% of lung cancer cells

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