Lab tests in which elderly mice were injected with a protein found in human umbilical cord blood have thrown up an intriguing target for keeping the brain healthy into older age, scientists said Wednesday. The…
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Big-brained mammals more likely to go extinct: study
Mammals with large brains tend to be smarter but they also face a greater chance today of going extinct, according to a study published Wednesday. Scientists have long known that having oodles of grey matter…
#DidYouKnow: Mercury in seafood not harmful to aging brain
Eating seafood may lead to higher levels of mercury in the brain, but a study out Tuesday found that increased mercury does not appear to raise the risk of dementia. The study in the Journal…
#Conservation: Lost at sea, CO2 may ‘intoxicate’ fish
By mid-century, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in ocean water could leave fish “intoxicated”, becoming lost at sea, a study said Wednesday. The oceans absorb about a third of the CO2 released by mankind’s…
What happens when you ‘crack’ your knuckles and is it safe?
New research tackles one of life’s great mysteries: What causes a knuckle to ‘crack’ out loud when cracking your knuckles? … Sound science of cracking your knuckles Research presented at the annual meeting of the…
#Conservation: Sea turtle nests at risk from climate change
Rising sea levels from climate change are a threat to sea turtle populations as eggs laid on beaches become submerged in saltwater, Australian scientists said Thursday. Eggs buried by female turtles in usually “high and…
Study: Young people will have twice as many sexual partners as parents
Young people will have twice as many sexual partners as their parents. A study commissioned by Samsung Galaxy S6 edge to celebrate the launch of their S6 switch kit, showed those respondents under 25 say…
Study: Men more narcissistic than women
Men tend to be more narcissistic than women and as a result are more likely to exploit others, a US study said Thursday after analyzing three decades of data from more than 475,000 people. The…
No meat a day keeps the doctor away: study
A vegetarian diet can cut the risk of heart disease by as much as 32 percent, according to a British study published on Wednesday. Researchers who followed more than 44,500 volunteers for about 11 years…
World must work out how to cope with ageing: UN
Governments around the world must work out how to cope with ageing, a UN report said Monday, warning developing economies with lots of young workers may one day find their populations a drag. The study…