This native California plant may offer hope for Alzheimer’s treatment
In a new study, researchers found an anti-inflammatory chemical in a native California shrub called Yerba santa may help develop a treatment for Alzheimer's...
Leopard geckos can make new brain cells
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Guelph discover the type of stem cell allowing geckos to create new brain cells.
The finding...
Nicotine can suppress body weight gain: new evidence from rat research
It is known that smoking is easy to start but hard to quit. One reason is that some smokers believe nicotine can suppress body...
Scientists newly discover how we have five fingers
The fin-to-limb transition represents one of the major innovations in evolution. It is associated with the change from aquatic to terrestrial life.
The transition also...
Creating a baby with three genetic parents: is it ethical?
Recently scientists reported that the first baby has been born from a controversial technique, which combines genes from three parents: the dad, the mom,...
Endurance training can change the expressions of genes, says study
Endurance training, such as 800 meters running, 400 meters swimming, and road cycling, is quite beneficial to health and wellbeing.
It can increase energy for...
Great white sharks and tuna share common genes to become fast swimmers and predators
White sharks and tuna seem to be two very different types of fish.
White sharks, or mackerel sharks, are large, fast-swimming sharks found in oceans...
Scientists discover a Jurassic pterosaur in South America
Scientists from Argentina, UK, and Germany recently find a new species of pterosaurs from Patagonia region of South America.
Pterosaurs are flying reptiles existing from...
Smoking has long-term impacts on DNA, says study
It is known that smoking harms the body in various ways. It can cause lung disease by damaging the airways and the small air...
Virus-infected plants can attract more bees and have better reproduction
Virus infection usually makes a plant sick and inhibits its growth. Nevertheless, virus infection may also offer a surprising boost for reproduction.
Scientists newly find...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers find that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk...
Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
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Scientists confirm the main cause of dementia
In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
The researchers suggest that the build-up of urea in the brain to...
These two common foods linked to most heart disease, stroke, diabetes
It is known that a diet high in salt and processed meat can bring lots of harms to people’s health.
In a recent study, researchers...