As the U.S. opioid epidemic grinds on, fentanyl is fast becoming the main culprit in drug overdose deaths, health officials
Month: December 2018
Protein involved in nematode stress response identified
When humans experience stress, their inner turmoil may not be apparent to an outside observer. But many animals deal with
To repair DNA damage, plants need good contractors
When a building is damaged, a general contractor often oversees various subcontractors–framers, electricians, plumbers and drywall hangers–to ensure repairs are
Chemical biologists unearth cause of a rare brain disorder
Babies born with pontocerebellar hypoplasia type Ib often do not survive past one year. Born with an underdeveloped brain, infants
Neanderthal genes give clues to human brain evolution
A distinctive feature of modern humans is our round (globular) skulls and brains. On December 13, in the journal Current
MON 810 and NK603 GM Maize: No effects detected on rat health or metabolism
For six months, rats were fed a diet containing either GM maize (MON 810 or NK603) or non-GM maize, in
Computer chip vulnerabilities discovered by WSU researchers
A Washington State University research team has uncovered significant and previously unknown vulnerabilities in high-performance computer chips that could lead
Large restaurant portions a global problem, study finds
A new multi-country study finds that large, high-calorie portion sizes in fast food and full service restaurants is not a
Physical activity in the evening does not cause sleep problems
Even among sleep researchers, it is a widely held belief that sleep quality can be improved by avoiding exercise in
Do Diabetics Really Need to Fast for Blood Tests?
Fasting before a cholesterol blood test is just a nuisance for most people, but for those with diabetes, it can
