Use of e-cigarettes every day can nearly double the odds of a heart attack, according to…
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Experimental drug takes aim at cancers associated with Epstein-Barr virus
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) doesn't directly cause cancer, but infection with this common herpes virus brings an…
Getting to the root of plant evolution
Despite plants and vegetation being key to the Earth's ecosystem, little is known about the origin…
Fossil turtle didn’t have a shell yet, but had the first toothless turtle beak
There are a couple of key features that make a turtle a turtle: its shell, for…
Ant-y social: Study of ants reveals the evolutionary benefits of group living
A new study in ants demonstrates that living in groups leads to improved fitness. The researchers…
Neanderthal mother, Denisovan father! Hybrid fossil
Up until 40,000 years ago, at least two groups of hominins inhabited Eurasia -- Neanderthals in…
Ending a 40-year quest, scientists reveal the identity of ‘hearing’ protein
Scientists have identified the sensor protein responsible for hearing and balance. The findings put an end…
Epigenetic patterns determine if honeybee larvae become queens or workers
Scientists have unraveled how changes in nutrition in the early development of honeybees can result in…
Why are young adults wasting so much food? Study looks at perceptions and food behaviors
Researchers wanted to get a better idea why 18- to 24-year-olds, especially college students, have a…
Air pollution leads to cardiovascular diseases
Scientists reviewed the mechanisms responsible for vascular damage from air pollution.