X chromosome: how genetics becomes egalitarian
UNIGE researchers have observed how the second X chromosome in women is gradually inactivated cell by cell to avoid identical genes colliding.Credit: © UNIGE In...
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Rabbit gene helps houseplant detoxify indoor air
Our homes are supposed to be safe havens from the outside world. However, studies have shown that household air is more polluted than either office...
Kidney failure on the rise in Australians under 50 with type 2 diabetes
A study of more than 1.3 million Australians with diabetes has found that kidney failure is increasing in people with type 2 diabetes aged under...
Researchers develop a new houseplant that can clean your home's air
Credit: Mark Stone/University of Washington We like to keep the air in our homes as clean as possible, and sometimes we use HEPA air filters...
The oldest large-sized predatory dinosaur comes from the Italian Alps
Paleontologists document the oldest ceratosaurian, which predates the massive meat-eating dinosaurs by over 25 million years and sheds light on the evolution of the three-fingered...
From eye drops to potential leukaemia treatment
A compound being developed to treat a form of eye disease also kills leukaemia cells An active ingredient in eye drops that were being developed...
Nightlights for stream dwellers? No, thanks
Study: Artificial light harms ecosystem health COLUMBUS, Ohio - Artificial light at night isn't just a health problem for those of us sitting in bed...
When 'alien' insects attack Antartica
Terrestrial ecosystems are vulnerable to single introduced insect species Of the known alien (non-native) species found in Antarctica, a non-biting species of midge currently presents...
Stick insects: Egg-laying techniques reveal new evolutionary map
New analysis shows understanding the evolution of stick and leaf insects cannot be based on anatomical similarities alone Known for exceptional mimicry, stick insects have...
Studies aim to improve cognition, reduce weight gain in schizophrenia
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2018) - Aerobic exercise can improve the size and function of the brain, and...
Do personality traits of compulsive users of social media overlap with problem drinking?
A study published in the Australian Journal of Psychology found certain similarities and differences in personality traits when comparing compulsive use of social media with...
Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications
Women who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new Obesity study. The findings suggest that...
Mind-body exercises may improve cognitive function as adults age
Mind-body exercises--especially tai chi and dance mind-body exercise--are beneficial for improving global cognition, cognitive flexibility, working memory, verbal fluency, and learning in older adults. The...
Dancing may help older women maintain the ability to perform daily tasks
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports examined the potential effects of 16 different exercise types for reducing...
Global warming didn't pause — researchers disentangle 'hiatus' confusion
The reality of ongoing climate warming might seem plainly obvious today, after the four warmest years on record and a summer of weather extremes in...
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