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Genetically modifying mosquitoes that feed on cattle instead of humans could reduce malaria spread
A chromosomal rearrangement was observed in mosquitoes that feed on cattle in malaria-plagued countries.
Sep 12, 2016
Step forward for Zika vaccine after brain abnormality observed in monkey foetus for first time
Pigtail macaques could provide the best animal model to test Zika vaccines and therapies.
Sep 12, 2016
Massive earthquakes occur more often at Full Moon
High-magnitude earthquakes more frequent at times of increased amplitude of tidal stress.
Sep 12, 2016
How can commercial genetic company 23andMe help cancer research?
Over-the-counter genetic testing is becoming popular and is frequently used in genome-wide studies.
Sep 03, 2016
Treatment for Alzheimer's a step closer as trial shows promising results in reducing amyloid plaques
The drug targets amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of the disease.
Aug 31, 2016
What is lupus? Debilitating autoimmune illness affecting 5 million people worldwide
The autoimmune disease can cause rashes, swelling, joint pains, and fatigue.
Aug 31, 2016
Psychopaths can be scared too - they just don't know how to respond to danger
Evidence from literature review suggests psychopaths struggle to identify threats, resulting in recklessness.
Aug 31, 2016
Ancient Egyptian mummy's face reconstructed with 3D printing
The mummy, a woman called Meritamun, could have lived some 2000 years ago.
Aug 31, 2016
Watch spectacular 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse over Africa live online
On 1 September, an annular eclipse will travel over several African countries.
Aug 31, 2016
Mysterious craters on Martian moon Phobos caused by re-impact of ejected material
After a primary impact on the Moon, ejected material stays in orbit and can land again on its surface.
Aug 30, 2016
Alcohol dependence tied to lack of key enzyme, reducing stigma for patients with addiction
People suffering from alcoholism may have lost the impulse control due to absence of an enzyme in the brain.
Aug 30, 2016
Mysterious death of Lucy the Australopithecus now explained by fall from tree
Skeletal fractures suggest hominid died after great fall and that species was both arboreal and terrestrial.
Aug 29, 2016
Smokeless tobacco products endanger health by causing opportunistic infections
Smokeless tobacco is widely used even though it carry many health risks like cigarettes, say scientists.
Aug 26, 2016
Fossil of mysterious miniature marsupial lion discovered in Australia named after David Attenborough
The feisty little animal, weighting 600 grams, the size of a kitten, has never been identified before.
Aug 26, 2016
Watch parent star of potentially Earth-like planet Proxima b live online
Slooh is to make a live broadcast to enable people to take a look at star Proxima Centauri.
Aug 26, 2016
Improved therapy could help arachnophobes get rid of their life-long fear of spiders
People with phobia and other anxiety issues could be helped by new memory exposure treatment.
Aug 25, 2016
Coffee consumption associated with new gene variant that affects how body processes caffeine
The variant may impact how our cells break down caffeine and how much we need to drink to feel a 'hit'.
Aug 25, 2016
Life after the 'Great Dying' took millions of years to recover due to very warm oceans
Studying the Arctic provided scientists with clues about the aftermath of the Permian-Triassic extinction.
Aug 25, 2016
Antidepressants may increase anxiety by activating serotonin-driven brain pathway
Study in mice challenges idea that neurotransmitter serotonin is only linked to happy moods.
Aug 24, 2016
Scientists take a first look at the sunken USS Independence in more than 60 years
The aircraft carrier has been lying at the bottom of the sea since it was deliberately sunk in 1951.
Aug 24, 2016
Italy earthquake: What is a 6.2-magnitude quake and what are aftershocks?
Earthquake in central Italy leaves at least 37 people dead and more remain trapped under rubble.
Aug 24, 2016
Giving HIV medicine to both members of a couple reduces the risk of transmission
When one member is HIV-positive, the other is less likely to become infected if both take HIV drugs.
Aug 23, 2016
Potent new fertility technique prevents side effects of in-vitro fertilisation for women
Treating the eggs with a growth factor may increase embryo yield.
Aug 23, 2016
Adorable pygmy-possums sense danger and escape fire even during hibernation
Even when dormant, the small marsupials can sense a fire is coming their way.
Aug 23, 2016
Chimpanzees are as competitive as humans - but learn cooperation by punishing their members
To promote cooperation within the groups, chimps learn to mitigate competition between them.
Aug 22, 2016
How sex hormones help scientists understand gender differences in mental health disorders
Brains of transsexuals taking sex hormones reveal explanation for mental health differences between genders.
Aug 22, 2016
Ancient stone circles align with the sun at solstice and with the moon during lunar standstill
Statistical analysis proves 5,000 years old stone circles were not established at random.
Aug 22, 2016
Extreme expedition in the four most hostile corners of Earth to reveal secrets of human brain
Over two years a famous explorer and 20 participants will travel the globe to learn how humans cope in a crisis.
Aug 20, 2016
Medical marijuana appears more effective for relieving men from pain than women
In a small experiment, women's sensitivity to pain decreased less than men after smoking.
Aug 19, 2016
Round stones used as weapons rather than tools by early humans
The spheroids, found in South Africa, could have been thrown by humans at a long distance.
Aug 19, 2016
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