Newest Science News Blog 20190916

Scientists triple storage time of human donor livers
NIH-funded research project develops new method to preserve human livers for transplantation
Are the History and Physical Coming to an End?
As far back as the 1970s, doctors have pondered whether one day, as medical technology barrels ahead, the patient history and physical examination (H&P) would eventually become obsolete.
Who’s Missing From Breast Cancer Trials? Men, Says the F.D.A.
Men do get breast cancer, but they account for fewer than 1 percent of patients and often receive inadequate care.
The rocks below a famous crater
Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit.
New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals
A newly identified species of pterosaur is among the largest ever flying animals, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.
Scientists find biology's optimal 'molecular alphabet' may be preordained
The amino acids, a fundamental set of life's building blocks, may have been adaptive throughout their evolution, suggesting a possible universal biological language.
The Lancet Infectious Diseases: New strain of strep a is causing scarlet fever and invasive infections in England and Wales
Scientists warn vigilance is needed to monitor impact of new bacterial strain on public health
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics.
Every time the small cabbage white butterfly flaps its wings it has us to thank
With the help of citizen scientists researchers document invasive history of agricultural pest
Nearly 1 in 6 Docs Say They Make Diagnostic Errors Every Day
One in six physicians estimated in a Medscape poll that they make diagnostic errors every day.
Ground-breaking method to reconstruct the evolution of all species
An evolution revolution has begun after scientists extracted genetic information from a 1.77 million-year-old rhino tooth - the largest genetic data set this old to ever be confidently recorded.
Infant with deadly leukemia saved by drug for adult liver cancer
Identifying genetic mutations may unlock cure for challenging malignancies
Papillomaviruses may be able to be spread by blood
Raises the possibility that human papillomavirus (HPV) may also be transferable by blood in humans
Scientists Identify Four Genetic Regions Associated with Left-Handedness
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford has identified four regions of the human genome associated with left-handedness in the general population and linked their effects with brain architecture.
Why Aren’t There Better Cancer Drugs? Scientists May Have Picked the Wrong Targets
Drugs can stop cancer cells if they attack the right proteins. But many of these targets were chosen with dated, imprecise technology, a new study suggests.
Acupuncture Causes Woman's Lung to Collapse
Although rare, piercing the lung through an acupuncture pressure point in the shoulder is a well-known risk.
Signs of a slowdown in new type 2 diabetes cases
The number of new cases of type 2 diabetes could be stabilising, or even falling, a study suggests.
Device generates light from the cold night sky
Inexpensive thermoelectric device harnesses the cold of space without active heat input
Patients diagnosed with cancer after skipping appointment more likely to die within a year
Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely to die within 12 months of diagnosis, a major new study has found
Breaking the 'stalemate' in the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children
First randomized clinical trial to show positive results in rhabdomyosarcoma since 1974
Medical Devices Very Vulnerable to Hacking, FDA Experts Warn
Medical devices can be prone to hacking and to errors
Hormone secreted by bones may help us escape danger
When it comes with our body's stress response, adrenaline may be less important than another hormone, one that seeps out of our bones
Simple model captures almost 100 years of measles dynamics in London
Simple epidemiological model accurately captures long-term measles transmission dynamics in London
Tuna Steaks Recalled Because They May Cause This Weird Type of Food Poisoning
Several people who ate the products developed symptoms of "scombroid fish poisoning."
Parasitology: Mother cells as organelle donors
Toxoplasma gondii, the unicellular causative agent of toxoplasmosis, reproduces itself in an unusual fashion by means of an internal budding process.
Extinction of Icelandic walrus coincides with Norse settlement
First use of ancient DNA analyses and C14-dating to demonstrate a unique population of Icelandic walrus existed
Skin-crawling discovery: 'body farm' scientists find corpses move
Australian scientist has proved that human bodies move around significantly for more than a year after death
Volcanoes kill more people long after eruptions – those deaths are avoidable
The drawn-out nature of volcanic eruptions can be most fatal-and understanding why is the key to saving lives
Lyme Testing Gets Fast and Easy
Modified approach performed as well-if not a bit better-in detecting identifiable antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi
No Laughing Matter: A Woman's Guffaw Results in a Dislocated Jaw
The woman received help from a doctor who happened to be riding on the same train.
Childhood behavior linked to taking paracetamol in pregnancy
Examining whether there were any effects of taking paracetamol in mid-pregnancy and the behaviour of the offspring between the ages of 6 month and 11 years
Did the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Inadvertently Help Lichens?
The leafy lichens seem to have picked up where a lot of incinerated plants left off
Working memory linked to road accidents
Study prompts call for routine memory testing of teenagers.
Physicians report high refusal rates for the HPV vaccine and need for improvement
The HPV vaccine is one of only two vaccines that prevent cancer

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