Newest Science News Blog 20181105

Experimental vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk
Hypertension journal report
Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein
Protein investigated for possible role in cancer turned out to be powerful regulator of metabolism
Cancer's most deadly assassin exists in every cell
Scientists discover new kill code embedded in each cell to extinguish cancer
Secrets of mighty cancer killing virus unlocked by Otago researchers
University of Otago researchers have used high-resolution electron microscopy images to reveal how an anti-cancer virus interacts with tumor cells, increasing its potential to save lives.
An end to arachnophobia 'just a heartbeat away'
Treatment of fears like arachnophobia could be reliant on the beat of a heart.
Suicide more prevalent than homicide in US, but most Americans don't know it
In the United States, suicide is twice as common as homicide -- and more often involves firearms -- but public perception is just the opposite.
Bigger brains associated with greater cancer risk
The more brain cells you have, the higher your risk of brain cancer
Giant flightless birds were nocturnal and possibly blind
Nocturnal lifestyle is a trait shared by the elephant bird's closest living relative, the kiwi
Researchers identify three shades of blue
OIST scientists have used brain imaging to identify three sub-types of depression--including one that is unresponsive to commonly prescribed serotonin boosting drugs.
US Survey: 39% Say Alternative Therapies Can Cure Cancer
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans (39%) "somewhat" or "strongly" agree that cancer can be cured solely through "alternative" therapies
Study: Allowing Sunlight In Through Windows Can Kill Dust-Dwelling Bacteria
Microbial communities associated with indoor dust abound in the built environment.
Dinosaur egg colour had a single evolutionary origin
The hues and patterns of modern bird eggs trace back to their dinosaurian ancestors
Boy's Rare Brain Condition Means He Could Be Literally Scared to Death
A 5-year-old boy has a rare brain condition that could cause him to be literally scared to death, according to news reports.
A neurodegenerative-disease protein forms beneficial aggregates in healthy muscle
Protein aggregation is a characteristic of several neurodegenerative diseases. But disease-associated aggregates of the protein TDP-43 have now been shown to have a beneficial role in healthy muscle.
Seeds of Parkinson’s disease may hide in the appendix
New study suggests the appendix harbors a supply of a brain-damaging protein involved in Parkinson's disease
Neanderthal children shivered and suffered in ancient Europe
Research provides powerful insight into some of the most intimate moments of life
This ball of gas is racing around the black hole at our galaxy’s heart
Superheated gas races almost as close to the black hole as possible at 30% the speed of light
Minimally invasive surgery leads to worse survival for cervical cancer patients
Two MD Anderson studies could impact surgical guidelines for early-stage disease
Hot brew coffee has higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew
Comparing the properties of cold- and hot-brew coffee, researchers found similar acidity in both, but higher antioxidant levels in hot coffee
Good news! Study says life span normal when Parkinson's does not affect thinking
When Parkinson's does not affect thinking skills early on, life span is not affected
Cooling 'brains on fire' to treat Parkinson's
A promising new therapy to stop Parkinson's disease in its tracks has been developed at The University of Queensland.
New Study Finds Correlation between Showerhead Bacteria and Lung Infections
Bacteria thrive in showerheads and throughout household water distribution systems.
Nasal gene spray inspired by llama antibodies could prevent all types of flu
Four llama antibodies and a harmless virus: This outlandish recipe could be the basis of a nasal spray designed to foil infection from all strains of influenza.
Diabetes medications may reduce Alzheimer's disease severity
Networks identified for developing new therapies
Schadenfreude May Come in 3 Flavors, Some Meaner Than Others
If you've ever reveled in the misfortune of another, you've experienced what the Germans call "schadenfreude." But which kind did you experience?
How cancer-causing papillomaviruses evolved
HPVs diverged from their most recent common ancestors approximately half a million years ago
Researchers at IRB Barcelona explain the origin of the periodicity of the genome
An explanation for a periodicity in the sequence of the genomes of all eukaryotes
Bug repellent made from coconut oil works better than DEET, government study says
New findings show that compounds found in coconut oil repel insects better than DEET.
Novel protective mask for medical personnel
Novel protective mask for medical personnel
The Year’s Most Important Study Adds to Uncertainty in Science
Use of evidence is what separates doctors from palm readers. Evidence helps prevent us from fooling ourselves. It tamps down our hubris.
College Athlete Dies of Rare Bacterial Illness Called 'Forgotten Disease'
A college student-athlete in Kansas died suddenly from a rare bacterial infection after thinking her symptoms were due to tonsillitis, according to news reports.

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