Geographic diversity affects brain age
Researchers found that geographic and socioeconomic differences in inequality, pollution levels, gender bias, and disease burden can…
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Scientists use bioactive glass to treat bone cancer
Researchers showed that bioactive glass administered with gallium oxide in the laboratory can reduce cancer cells and leave noncancerous…
Global warming could impact bumblebees’ senses
Researchers showed that rising temperatures make it harder for bumblebees to detect their sugary food sources.
Parasites successfully deliver drugs to the brain
Scientists engineered a common parasite to carry therapeutic drugs across the blood-brain barrier in mice.
Children trained in one intellectual skill don’t necessarily improve in others
Scientists showed that training children to inhibit their reward responses using video games didn’t improve their other cognitive skills.
Can bacteria inherit memories?
Researchers found some bacteria pass information to future generations that affects their behavior and ability to resist antibiotics.
Storms cause acids to enlarge our aquifers
Researchers found that sulfuric and nitric acids from human activities dissolve more limestone in aquifers than they previously thought,…
Could diet impact your risk of dementia?
Scientists found that adhering to a diet with more poultry and less red meat may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in people who are…
A tiny protein that restores tooth enamel
Dental researchers coated damaged cows’ teeth with an enamel binding peptide and soaked them in a mineral solution to reform their…
Is there an optimal time of day to take cancer meds?
Scientists showed that some cancer medications work better when taken at a certain time of day. They suggested doctors combine optimal…