Research team discovers 'immune gene' in Neanderthals Early humans had a selection advantage, as scientists working under the direction of the University of Bonn have learned A research group at Bonn University and international collaborators discovered ...

LSUHSC research finds combo of plant nutrients kills breast cancer cells New Orleans, LA – A study led by Madhwa Raj, PhD, Research Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and its Stanley S. Scott Cancer ...

Scientists have been able to grow artificial skin using stem cells from the umbilical cord 1 of the problems major burn victims have is that, using the current protocols for artificial skin, they need to wait various weeks in order for it to be grown, using ...

Satellite trio to explore the Earth's magnetic field Textbook launch for the SWARM satellites In a dense fog, a Russian Rockot rocket on 22 November 2013 cleared the launchpad of the Baikonur Cosmodrome on schedule at 13:02:15 CET. In ...

Copper promises cheaper, sturdier fuel cells Copper nanowires offer an efficient, inexpensive approach to solar energy harvesting DURHAM, N.C. -- Copper adorns the Statue of Liberty, makes sturdy, affordable wiring, and helps our bodies absorb iron. Now, researchers at Duke ...

New study helps explain why some ear and respiratory infections become chronic Scientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing ...

Epigenetic changes may explain chronic kidney disease PHILADELPHIA – The research of physician-scientist Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, associate professor of Medicine in the Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, at the Perelman ...

Powerful tool for genetic engineering Researchers from Braunschweig describe new possibilities of the CRISPR-Cas-system This news release is available in German. Viruses cannot only cause illnesses in humans, they also ...

Extent of obesity not strongest factor for patients when choosing weight loss operation Journal of the American College of Surgeons study finds that patients choose a bariatric surgical procedure based primarily on their own preferences and behaviors CHICAGO ...

Chemotherapy: When our intestinal bacteria provide reinforcement Indeed, the researchers have just shown that the efficacy of one of the molecules most often used in chemotherapy relies to an extent on its capacity to mobilise ...

Political correctness could affect holiday weight gain Fear of offending can result in poor diet choices, says Duke study DURHAM, N.C. -- It's that time of year when Americans start focusing on holiday celebrations, many of which will involve high-calorie food. As the festivities ...

NASA sees Cyclone Helen making landfall in eastern India NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Cyclone Helen as it was making landfall in eastern India on November 22. The AIRS instrument, or Atmospheric Infrared Sounder that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite, ...

NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Alessia form, threaten western Australia The low pressure area previously known as System 90S has continued organizing and consolidating and infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite helped confirm its strengthening into Cyclone Alessia ...

An inside look at a MOF in action Berkeley Lab researchers probe into electronic structure of MOF may lead to improved capturing of greenhouse gases A unique inside look at the electronic structure of a highly touted metal-organic framework (MOF) ...

Extra-Tropical Storm Melissa spinning into history The National Hurricane Center issued their final advisory on Extra-Tropical Storm Melissa as it spins toward to Azores Islands and weakens. The final advisory on Melissa was issued on November 22 at 0300 UTC, ...

Certain measures can help predict older dialysis patients' prognoses Patients receiving high intensity care when dialysis is initiated have shorter survival times and eventually need more intensive procedures Adults age 65 years and older represent half of the patients ...

IceCube pushes neutrinos to the forefront of astronomy MADISON, Wis. – The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a particle detector buried in the Antarctic ice, is a demonstration of the power of the human passion for discovery, where scientific ...

2 Y genes can replace the entire Y chromosome for assisted reproduction in mice The Y chromosome is a symbol of maleness, present only in males and encoding genes important for male reproduction. But live mouse offspring can be generated with assisted reproduction ...

Monster gamma-ray burst in our cosmic neighborhood Gamma-ray bursts are violent bursts of gamma radiation associated with exploding massive stars. For the first time ever, researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, among others, have observed ...

'The era of neutrino astronomy has begun' In a first, IceCube observatory at the South Pole tracks cosmic neutrinos COLLEGE PARK, MD – Astrophysicists using a telescope embedded in Antarctic ice have succeeded in a quest to detect and record the mysterious phenomena known ...

Study of fluke parasites identifies drug resistance mutations; raises hope for new therapies An international group of scientists led by Tim Anderson Ph.D., at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Philip LoVerde Ph.D., at the University of Texas ...

IceCube detects first high-energy neutrinos from the cosmos World's largest particle detector opens up a new branch of astronomy This news release is available in German. Within the eternal ice of Antarctica, scientists have observed the first ...

Discovery could usher in new ice age of astrophysics (Edmonton) Scientists using a particle detector made of ice at the South Pole have found the first indication of high-energy neutrinos that originate outside of the solar system. "This is a huge result. It ...

Improve learning by taming instructional complexity Carnegie Mellon and Temple researchers offer fresh perspective for educational research VIDEO: From using concrete or ...

Researchers identify lifestyle factors linked to a healthy pregnancy Modifiable factors such as weight, diet and drug abuse could be targeted for change On bmj.com today, researchers identify certain lifestyle factors that make it more likely for a woman ...