Old skins cells reprogrammed to regain youthful function
Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to ‘time jump’ human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the ageing clock for cells...
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What was the agriculture like in southeast China in Late Neolithic
The emergence and spread of agriculture in the Neolithic had a revolutionary impact on the development of human society, and it provided a solid economic...
Grant renewal bolsters University of Cincinnati breast cancer research
A grant renewal for a University of Cincinnati researcher will help continue the study of genetic drivers of breast cancer and potential therapeutic targets.Credit: Photo/Andrew...
Research shows ‘raised without antibiotics’ label claim in beef cattle lacks integrity
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2022) — Many consumers choose higher-priced steaks, burgers and other beef products from cattle that have been raised without antibiotics. The USDA...
COVID-19 alters levels of fertility-related proteins in men, study suggests
Many people who recover from COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms, such as brain fog or heart problems. Increasing evidence suggests that the virus can also impair...
A population Hub out of Africa explains East Asian lineages in Europe 45.000 years ago
The ancient human remains unearthed in the Bacho Kiro cave (in present-day Bulgaria) and recently genetically described were surprisingly reported to be more closely related to...
Highlights from the journal CHEST®, April 2022
Glenview, Illinois – Published monthly, the journal CHEST® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines. Journal topics include...
World’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve created by McDonald Observatory, Community Partners
FORT DAVIS, Texas — The world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve is coming to Texas and Mexico, thanks to a partnership between The University of...
New screening technique set to radically speed up hunt for cancer-fighting drugs
Scientists have developed a new technique to accelerate the discovery of cancer-fighting drugs. The technique identifies molecules that can shut down dangerous proteins before they...
Moffitt researchers identify immunosuppression as a key factor leading to colorectal cancer development
TAMPA, Fla. — Interactions between cells of the immune system and pre-cancerous cells are known to be important contributing factors to the initiation and progression...
Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines
Despite guidelines that call for early and aggressive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests many older adults are not prescribed disease-modifying medications for...
Breathing restored within ten minutes for 80 per cent of overdose patients
A single dose of a nasal spray invented at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) restored breathing within ten minutes for 80 per...
A new basal ichthyosauromorph from the Lower Triassic (Olenekian) of Zhebao, Guangxi Province, South China
Ichthyosaurs are a group of successful Mesozoic marine reptiles that have a worldwide distribution, but their evolutionary origin is still unclear. In recent years, many...
Fish-like marine reptile buried in its own blubber in Southern Germany 150 million years ago
A new study published in PeerJ uses modern methods to understand the preservation of unique ichthyosaur fossils. One complete animal and one tail are the...
Deciphering insect-borne viruses
There is no treatment or vaccine for the West Nile, dengue, or Zika viruses. These infections caused by flaviviruses—mosquito-borne viruses—are a major public health concern...
