Newest Science News Blog 20191202

Periodontal disease: Patent for new treatment method
New biodegradable rods promise to provide better treatment for periodontal disease.
Just how well could you design a baby?
Study questions whether IQ or height can be predicted at all.
Smoker-survivor genes may have long ancestral history of fighting toxins
Longevity genes that helped humans survive airborne toxins may be the same making humans resilient to pollution today
FDA Grants Psilocybin Second Breakthrough Therapy Designation
FDA grants Usona Institute breakthrough therapy designation for psilocybin for treatment of major depressive disorder
Healthy man dies after being licked by dog and getting rare infection, researchers found
A German man who was licked by his dog died after contracting a rare bacteria, German researchers said.
Polio Vaccination Causes More Infections than Wild Virus
In rare instances, the live virus in oral polio vaccines can mutate and become infectious, causing new outbreaks.
Using fungi to search for medical drugs
An enormous library of products derived from more than ten thousand fungi could help us find new drugs.
We love coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks so much, caffeine is literally in our blood
Findings point to potential for contaminated blood transfusions, and suggest that blood used in research isn't necessarily pure
Extra-terrestrial impacts may have triggered 'bursts' of plate tectonics
Transition to plate tectonics may in fact have been triggered by extra-terrestrial impacts
Tsunami sands reveal massive quakes in Japan’s past
Great earthquakes have roiled a central region of Japan a number of times during the past two millennia.
Patients Benefit When Hospitalists Work Several Days in a Row
When hospitalists work several consecutive days, as opposed to working intermittent shifts, patient outcomes improve and costs decrease, new research suggests.
Drug-Resistant Flu Can Emerge After Patients Take Antiviral
Roughly a quarter of 38 viral samples from people treated with Xofluza had mutations in their genomes that made the pathogens less susceptible to the drug.
Go for lunch: Japanese yakitori chicken gets space thumbs-up
Chicken yakitori is one of the most popular fast foods in Japan
Ready-made cellular plugs heal skin wounds
The finding that a thin sheet of fibrous tissue under the skin contains a prefabricated, movable cellular sealant that can heal deep wounds might have implications for the treatment of scars and ulcers.
New study shows a minimum dose of hydromethylthionine could slow cognitive decline
Even at the lowest dose the drug produced concentration-dependent effects on cognitive decline and brain atrophy
Researchers say animal-like embryos preceded animal appearance
Study suggests animal-like embryological traits developed long before animals themselves
This Is What It Looks Like When an Asteroid Gets Destroyed
At first astronomers thought they had spotted a comet, but it was really an asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter being struck by another object.
Exercising Before Eating Burns More Fat: Study
Men had better fat-burning results when they had breakfast after cycling instead of beforehand.
Siberia: 18,000-year-old frozen 'dog' stumps scientists
Researchers are trying to determine whether an 18,000-year-old puppy found in Siberia is a dog or a wolf.
Home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis
Simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home
Reptiles known as ‘living rocks’ show surprising cognitive powers
They might not be fast on their feet, but these massive reptiles have long memories.
Public believe more than half of fake news about healthcare spread online, major study reveals
More than 60 percent of fake news read online about healthcare issues is considered credible
Japan's love of ramen tempered by mortality warning
Overindulging in ramen could prove deadly
Certain beers are 'very good for you' and improve gut health, according to a Dutch scientist
Strong Belgian beers like Hoegaarden, Westmalle Tripel, and Echt Kriekenbier, are rich in probiotic microbes that offer a range of health benefits.
How a Poisonous Mammal Evolved Its Venom
Solenodons are highly unusual, and very difficult to study.
Facial deformity in royal dynasty was linked to inbreeding, scientists confirm
First study to indicate a direct relationship between inbreeding and facial morphology
Study identifies brain networks that play crucial role in suicide risk
More research into suicide needed 'urgently', say international team
Brush your teeth to protect the heart
Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure
How a wrong injection helped cause Samoa's measles epidemic
The number of people killed in Samoa's measles outbreak has reached 53, with almost 4,000 cases reported in total.

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