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Large caps this spring's must-have for water fleas

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, who have been studying fashion trends for water fleas have found some of the answers.What can…

Life & Chemistry

New Insights into Stem Cells from Scripps Research Team

In findings that could one day lead to new therapies, researchers from The Scripps Research Institute have described some striking differences between the…

Life & Chemistry

New Insights on Extreme Plumage Color Traits Over Time

Sixteen years ago, Malte Andersson, a professor at the University of Gothenburg, published the book Sexual Selection, which analysed how animals use…

Life & Chemistry

New Stanford tool enables wider analyses of genome 'deep sequencing'

Until now, researchers have relied on outdated methods of analysis to identify those DNA sequences involved in controlling when and how individual genes are…

Life & Chemistry

Pitt Pharmacologists Discover Omega-3 Breakthrough in Fish

There is strong evidence that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as some fish, plant-derived oils and nuts, or taking omega-3s as a dietary…

Health & Medicine

Dietary Habits of Teenagers in Västra Götaland: A Study

The study was commissioned by the Region Västra Götaland Public Health Committee and is the first of its kind to focus on 15-16 year olds in Västra Götaland…

Studies and Analyses

Less Prep Needed for Colonoscopy: New Study Insights

The study found that patients who took a pill that is FDA-approved for chronic constipation as part of the colonoscopy prep only needed to drink half of the…

Health & Medicine

Diabetes Increases Colon Cancer Risk in Older Women

Colorectal cancer (http://www.mayoclinic.org/colon-cancer/) remains the third-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Diabetes has…

Life & Chemistry

Hope for Bone Disease: New Gene Screening Test Unveiled

The international team of scientists, led by the University of Edinburgh, believes the genes are involved in regulating the rate at which bone is repaired,…

Studies and Analyses

Two-Year Study Reveals Better Kidney Function with New Transplant Drug

The two-year results from the three-year BENEFIT (Belatacept Evaluation of Nephroprotection and Efficacy as First-line Immunosuppression Trial) and BENEFIT-EXT…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Cutting Fossil Fuel Use in Agriculture: Sustainable Innovations

Conventional agriculture production relies heavily on fossil fuels, particularly in its ability to provide energy at a low cost. However, the uncertain future…

Studies and Analyses

Understanding Adolescent Risk-Taking: Beyond Simple Explanations

Conventional wisdom holds that adolescents are susceptible to drug use and other risk-taking behavior. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to curbing these…

Studies and Analyses

Study Finds Physician Order Entry Cuts Mortality Rates 20%

The system, launched at Packard Children's in 2007, was correlated with a 20 percent decrease in mortality rates at the hospital over an 18-month period,…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Nitrogen Reserves Found in Nebraska and Maryland Soils

Large amounts of nitrogen are stored in the soils of agricultural areas in Nebraska and Maryland, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)…

Studies and Analyses

Young Latino Children Thrive in Classrooms Despite Challenges

Immigrant Latinos display strong parenting practices and raise socially agile children, but these early gains are likely to be eroded by mediocre schools and…

Studies and Analyses

How Obesity Increases Bullying Risks in Children

Obese children are more likely to be bullied regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, social skills or academic achievement. Those are the findings of…

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