Snails become risk-takers when hungry
Research demonstrates that snails take more risks when hungry, risking potentially harmful substances in order to survive.
Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in...
Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory...
Advancement in drug therapies may provide new treatment for Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic infection caused by Leishmania parasite. CL cases have increased dramatically in Syria and neighboring countries due to conflict-related...
Underlying mechanisms of 3d tissue formation
Scientists utilize simulations and laboratory experiments to find that cells sense the mechanical forces to form the primordial eye, the optic cup.
Anabolic steroids linked to higher rates of premature death in men
Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids -- such as testosterone -- may face a higher risk of early death and of experiencing more hospital...
Probiotics no help to young kids with stomach virus
A major US study has found that a commonly used probiotic is not effective in improving symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting in young children...
How Chile accomplished its renewable energy boom
Chile is currently undergoing a renewable energy boom. Today, it's the second largest market for renewable energies in Latin America, and in 2016 Chile...
Antioxidants may prevent cognitive impairment in diabetes
Cognitive difficulties in patients with diabetes, caused by repeated episodes of low blood sugar, could be reduced with antioxidants, according to a new study....
How do flying bees make perfect turns?
Bees adjust their speed to keep turning forces constant, new research shows. The findings can be applied to robots and autonomous vehicles.
Slowed brainwaves linked to early signs of brain cells going haywire due to dementia
To turn back the clock on Alzheimer's disease, many researchers are seeking ways to effectively diagnose the neurodegenerative disorder earlier. One potential way to...