Newest Science News Blog 20190311

How did reading and writing evolve? Neuroscience gives a clue
Determining how and why humans first began to make repetitive marks
Brain Surface Area Reveals Overlap in Genes, Intelligence, Evolution
An analysis of the contours of more than 600 kids' brains points to links between cerebral surface area and heritability in regions of the brain important in cognition.
EU Panel Backs Dupilumab (Dupixent) for Moderate to Severe Asthma
EMA's CHMP has recommended as add-on maintenance therapy for patients aged 12 years and older
What makes people willing to sacrifice their own self-interest for another person?
Study's findings may have troubling implications for ethical behavior
Modern beer yeast emerged from mix of European grape wine, Asian rice wine yeast
New study shows that modern brewing strains were derived from a mixture of European grape wine and Asian rice wine strains
Could genetic breakthrough finally help take the sting out of mouth ulcers?
Scientists identify genes associated with mouth ulcers
Eli Lilly Will Sell Half-Price Version of Humalog, Its Popular Insulin
The drugmaker Eli Lilly will begin selling a cheaper version of its most popular insulin, Humalog, in an effort to head off criticism about the rising costs of prescription drugs, the company said Monday.
Your Dumb Party Balloons Are Killing All the Seabirds
Forget about plastic straws: The deadliest ocean garbage for seabirds is balloons.
FDA Approves Esketamine Nasal Spray for Resistant Depression
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved esketamine nasal spray (Spravato, Janssen Pharmaceuticals) for treatment-resistant depression.
The marine worms that can sprout new heads ― including brains
Lop off the heads of these ribbon worms, then watch.
Dinosaurs were thriving before asteroid strike that wiped them out
Dinosaurs were unaffected by long-term climate changes and flourished before their sudden demise by asteroid strike.
Low-carb diet tied to common heart rhythm disorder
Study suggests using caution when restricting carbohydrates for weight loss
Growing evidence: water as a potential treatment for inherited cause of kidney failure
People with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) could benefit from a moderate increase in water intake, according to new research.
Baby T. Rex Was an Adorable Ball of Fluff
It may be hard to imagine towering Tyrannosaurus rex as tiny, but the toothy Cretaceous giant didn't spring from an egg fully grown.
Bone fractures increasing as seniors walk dogs to stay active
Fractures related to dog walks have more than doubled between 2004 and 2017 for older patients
Unvaccinated Oregon Boy Is Diagnosed with Tetanus, the State's 1st Child Case in 30 Years
While playing outside on a farm in Oregon, a 6-year-old boy fell down and cut his forehead.
FDA Warns About Serious Adverse Events With Surgical Staplers
FDA is alerting clinicians about an increasing number of medical device reports associated with the use of surgical staplers
50 is the new 40 for safe childbirth, according to Ben-Gurion U. researchers
It is as safe to give birth after age 50 as age 40 without endangering the mother or the baby
Thyroid hormone helped our ancestors survive but left us susceptible
Our earliest mammalian ancestors may have lost the ability to regenerate heart tissue in exchange for endothermy
Mount Sinai researchers lead trial showing aspiration is equally effective as, and significantly cheaper than, traditional stent retriever approach for clot removal
Comparing direct aspiration first pass to the current standard of care, stent retriever first-line for mechanical clot removal (thrombectomy)
Nature journals open their doors to sharing papers with ResearchGate
Full-text of scientific articles published since November 2017 will now be freely available through ResearchGate
Disorder left ancient human relative with teeth pocked like golf balls
Add this to your list of nightmare jobs: prehistoric dentist.
Success of university programs to promote rural healthcare in Japan
Researchers confirm university programs encourage physicians to work in rural areas
Found: A Medical Manual Linking Medieval Ireland to the Islamic World
Knowledge transcends borders.
To Conceive a Girl in Ancient Greece, Eat a Salad and Tie Your Right Testicle
Doctors wrote recipes to cure patients' ailments and determine the sex of their children.
At what age do you feel 65?
New study reveals wide variations in how well or poorly people age; United States ranks 54th between Iran (53rd) and Antigua and Barbuda (55th)
Chemo Is 'Invisible Threat' to Cancer Clinic Staff
Why Isn't Safety a Bigger Concern?
Cancer Patients Are Getting Robotic Surgery. There’s No Evidence It’s Better.
High-tech surgical robots aren't an improvement over traditional operations, the F.D.A. warns. For some patients, the robots may be worse.

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