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Month: January 2019
Energizing the immune system to eat cancer
Immune cells called macrophages are supposed to serve and protect, but cancer has found ways to put them to sleep.
Fossilized slime of 100-million-year-old hagfish shakes up vertebrate family tree
Paleontologists at the University of Chicago have discovered the first detailed fossil of a hagfish, the slimy, eel-like carrion feeders
Genetic study provides novel insights into the evolution of skin color
Skin colour is one of the most visible and variable traits among humans and scientists have always been curious about
How staying in shape is vital for reproductive success
Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new research from the Francis Crick
Ocean giant gets a health check
Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, likely endure periods of starvation and may eat more plants than previously thought, according
Using Genetics of Human Fat Cells to Predict Response to Anti-Diabetes Drugs
Drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) reverse insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes by targeting the activity of a receptor
Drinking soda after workout could damage kidneys
Researchers from the University at Buffalo in New York recently assessed soft drinks’ impact on kidney health when consumed during
How genes affect fat storage
A recent study from Uppsala University has found that genetic factors influence whether people store fat around the trunk or
A Psilocybin Plus Therapy Combo Shows Promise in Correcting Pessimism Bias in Depression
One of the most notable effects (or perhaps even causes) of depression is the tendency to view future life events
