Newest Science News Blog 20190218

Spinal cord is 'smarter' than previously thought
Research shows our spinal cords contribute to sophisticated hand function
Do you like Earth's solid surface and life-inclined climate? Thank your lucky (massive) star
Earth's solid surface and moderate climate may be due, in part, to a massive star in the birth environment of the Sun, according to new computer simulations of planet formation.
Could energy overload drive cancer risk?
An over-abundance of energy in cells might super-charge their growth and cause them to become cancerous
Mosquitoes that carry malaria may have been doing so 100 million years ago
New research shows mosquitoes that carry malaria were present 100 million years ago
Stonehenge, other ancient rock structures may trace their origins to monuments like this
Findings demonstrate absolutely that Brittany is the origin of the European megalithic phenomenon
Lyme disease can be diagnosed by 'bull's eye' rash alone
Lyme disease can be diagnosed by the rash alone, new advice for the NHS says.
A.I. Shows Promise Assisting Physicians
Doctors competed against A.I. computers to recognize illnesses on magnetic resonance images of a human brain during a competition in Beijing last year. The human doctors lost.
Testosterone limits for female athletes based on 'flawed' research
As sprinter Caster Semenya prepares to challenge the new rules in court, a new study suggests they are scientifically unsound
Couples creating art or playing board games release 'love hormone'
But men painters release most, Baylor University study finds
Seven moral rules found all around the world
Anthropologists at the University of Oxford have discovered what they believe to be seven universal moral rules.
Polio returns to Papua New Guinea
Low vax rates blamed for a slew of new cases in recent months.
Man Who Led Team to Approve LASIK Now Says It Was a Mistake
Pushing for more transparent warnings on the risks of the procedures and the number of adverse events
Chimp communication gestures found to follow human linguistics rules
A team of researchers with members from the U.K., Switzerland and Spain has found that chimpanzees use communication gestures in ways that follow human linguistic rules.
Human cells reprogrammed to create insulin
Pancreatic cells that don't normally produce insulin can be modified to do so, and to help control blood sugar levels in diabetic mice.
Future of US citrus may hinge on consumer acceptance of genetically modified food
Tiny insect, threatens to topple the multibillion-dollar citrus industry in the U.S.
Study helps solve mystery of how sleep protects against heart disease
Solving the mystery of how a good night's sleep protects against heart disease
IU School of Medicine makes breakthrough toward developing blood test for pain
Can objectively tell doctors if the patient is in pain, and how severe that pain is
A Drug-by-Drug Guide to Treating Insomnia
Question: Which drugs and supplements commonly used for the treatment of insomnia are supported by clinical evidence and practice guidelines?
You know kilo, mega, and giga. Is the metric system ready for ronna and quecca?
Fresh from redefining the kilogram and other fundamental measures, the guardians of the metric system have set their sights on another upgrade: new prefixes for outrageously large and small numbers.
'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease
Targeting the cleaning process in the brain may aid in preventing Alzheimer's
Antidepressant could stop deadly sepsis, study suggests
Previous FDA approval could fast-track new treatment
Simple bile acid blood test could tell risk of stillbirth
Clinical researchers at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College London have found a better way to measure the risk of stillbirth for women with a common liver disorder through a simple blood test.
Chemicals 'repair damaged neurons in mice'
New results suggest ageing brains can potentially be rejuvenated, at least in mice, according to researchers.
The vaporized rock and extreme heat at a huge landslide’s heart
An entire mountainside came crashing down after a devastating earthquake in China's Sichuan Province.
Brain discovery explains a great mystery of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
One of the great mysteries of neuroscience may finally have an answer:
Dialysis Is a Way of Life for Many Older Patients. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be.
So-called conservative management can ease symptoms without dialysis in some people with kidney disease. But many of them are never given the option.
Drug combination may become new standard treatment for advanced kidney cancer
Combination of two drugs could become a new standard, first-line treatment for patients with metastatic kidney cancer
Genetic engineering promises improved bone marrow transplants
First clinical trial shows partial donors can be used in blood cancer treatments.
Common gut virus linked to coeliac disease
Researchers identify a possible connection between a childhood illness and later autoimmune disease.
Pass the antidote
From paracetamol to pesticides - not to mention nerve agents - there are many toxic compounds that doctors need to be able to counteract. Nina Notman investigates
Physicians Call for Action on Root Causes of Drug Shortages
Physicians increasingly expressing their frustration about inadequate supply of critical hospital medicines

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