The annual potential of solar energy far exceeds the world's energy consumption, but the goal of…
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New genetic variants associated with extreme old age
The search for the genetic determinants of extreme longevity has been challenging, with the prevalence of…
Enzyme treatment reduces alcohol-induced liver damage in mouse models
An intestinal enzyme previously shown to keep bacterial toxins from passing from the gastrointestinal system into…
New way to speed search for cancer cures dramatically
A new technique will let a single cancer research lab do the work of dozens, dramatically…
Scientist invents way to trigger artificial photosynthesis to clean air
A chemistry professor has just found a way to trigger the process of photosynthesis in a…
Lull in Mars’ giant impact history
From the earliest days of our solar system's history, collisions between astronomical objects have shaped the…
Mental illness does not affect bariatric surgery weight loss results
A new study compares bariatric surgery outcomes according to preoperative mental illness. Results indicates that the…
Geophagy: Eating soil could harm babies
Up to 80% of people in Africa, especially women, regularly eat clayey soil – this habit…
Click-on arm prosthesis controlled by patient’s thoughts
Last Friday, the first patient in the Netherlands received his click-on robotic arm. By means of…
Movie research results: Multitasking overloads the brain
Previous research shows that multitasking, which means performing several tasks at the same time, reduces productivity…