Many men in northern Europe over the age of 60 suffer from the so-called Viking disease, which means that the fingers lock in a bent…
Neanderthal Legacy: Unraveling the Genetic Threads of “Viking Disease”
Many men in northern Europe over the age of 60 suffer from the so-called Viking disease, which means that the fingers lock in a bent…
Building Block for Life Discovered in Enceladus’ Ocean by NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft
Phosphorus, a key chemical element for many biological processes, has been found in icy grains emitted by the small moon and is likely abundant in…
Turning Back Time With Taurine: Study Finds Supplement Improves Health and Longevity
Research indicates taurine deficiency may contribute to aging, and supplementation could improve longevity and health. In animal models, including mice and monkeys, restoration of taurine…
Turning Back Time With Taurine: Study Finds Supplement Improves Health and Longevity
Research indicates taurine deficiency may contribute to aging, and supplementation could improve longevity and health. In animal models, including mice and monkeys, restoration of taurine…
Mars in a Day: NASA’s Curiosity Captures Martian Morning and Afternoon in Single “Postcard”
Lighting from two times of day was combined for a stunning view of the terrain that the rover is leaving behind. After completing a major…
Evolutionary Fuel: How an Ancient Chromosomal Inversion Could Foster Survival
The complexity of evolutionary processes affecting an inversion in stick insects provides resilience against loss of genetic variation, and may foster long-term survival. Genetic variation…
Silent Danger: Hidden Link Discovered Between Low-Dose Radiation and Heart Disease
According to a new study by a global team of researchers, individuals exposed to small amounts of ionizing radiation may experience a slight increase in…
Silent Danger: Hidden Link Discovered Between Low-Dose Radiation and Heart Disease
According to a new study by a global team of researchers, individuals exposed to small amounts of ionizing radiation may experience a slight increase in…
Productivity Paradox: “Smart” Drugs Like Ritalin Can Lead to Erratic Thinking in People Who Don’t Have ADHD
Smart drugs do motivate people, but the added effort can lead to “erratic thinking,” adversely affecting above-average performers, according to researchers. New research from the…