Rodent study hints at a surprising role for newly born neurons in the adult hippocampus [Read more]
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Two new studies help reveal nature of internal compass [Read more]
Lithium-depleted stars are much more likely to host solar systems [Read more]
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Climate change predictions; the function of telomeres; creating hermaphroditic worms; overcoming the challenges to become a scientist; and more.
The Universe’s infant galaxies enjoyed rapid growth spurts forming stars like our sun at a rate of up to 50 stars a year, according to scientists at Durham University.
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Aside from aging itself, obesity appears to be the most powerful predictor of left atrial enlargement, upping one’s risk of atrial fibrillation (the most common type of arrhythmia), stroke and death, according to a new article.
Becoming “hard of hearing” is a standard but unfortunate part of aging: A syndrome called age-related hearing loss affects about 40 percent of people over 65 in the United States, and will afflict an estimated 28 million Americans by 2030.
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Human movement is a key factor of dengue virus inflow in Rio de Janeiro, according to results from researchers in Brazil. The results, based on data from a severe epidemic in 2007-2008, contribute to new understanding on the dynamics of dengue fever in the second largest city in Brazil.
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Sugarcane biomass, a significant waste product from sugar production, could be a renewable energy source for electricity production, according to researchers.
Military personnel evacuated out of Iraq and Afghanistan because of back pain are unlikely to return to the line of duty regardless of the treatment they receive, according to new research.
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