Iron dust, the gold of the oceans and rarest nutrient for most marine life, can be washed down by rivers or blown out to sea or — a surprising new study finds — float up uncorroded from the sea floor.
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Bacteria in the human gut could produce substances that protect against colon cancer and provide therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. In the journal Microbiology, researchers report initial studies showing that bacteria in the human gut convert linoleic acid, a naturally-occurring fat in the diet, into a form called conjugated linoleic acid which is absorbed by [...]
Scientists have translated the genetic code that explains the complex biochemical machinery making brown-rot fungi uniquely destructive to wood. The same processes that provide easier access to the energy-rich sugar molecules bound up in the plant’s tenacious architecture are leading to innovations for the biofuels industry.
For sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a new study shows that losing weight is perhaps the single most effective way to reduce OSA symptoms and associated disorders, according to a new study.
A cheap, natural compound has been found to deter biting of mosquitoes and to repel ticks as effectively as DEET.
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You know the feeling. You make a decision you’re certain is merely a “lucky guess.” A new study offers electrophysiological evidence that such decisions may sometimes not be guesswork after all. The research points to the surprising accuracy of memories that can’t be consciously accessed. During a special recognition test, guesses turned out to be [...]
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Memory loss, cognitive impairment, brain cell degeneration and cell death were prevented or reversed in several animal models after treatment with a naturally occurring protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor. The study shows that BDNF treatment can potentially provide long-lasting protection by slowing, or even stopping the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in animal models.
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Researchers have found evidence that a direct interaction between vitamin D and a common genetic variant alters the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). The research suggests that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and the early years may increase the risk of the offspring developing MS later in life.
Researchers have produced a ground-breaking new material, graphane, which has been derived from graphene. Graphene, which was discovered in 2004, is a one-atom-thick crystal with unusual highly conductive properties, which has quickly become one of the hottest topics in physics and materials science. It is also tipped for a number of future applications in electronics [...]
Laboratory work in animals showed limited activity when statins were given to prevent breast cancer.
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