A study estimates that 1,857 people injected drugs in the last six months in Cabell County,…
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Crocodiles have complex past
A new study offers a different version to the evolutionary past of modern-day crocodiles and alligators.…
Envisioned ‘octopus farms’ would have far-reaching and detrimental environmental impact
Commercial octopus farming, currently in developmental stages on multiple continents, would have a negative ripple effect…
Identical twins light the way for new genetic cause of arthritis
Identical twin toddlers who presented with severe arthritis helped scientists to identify the first gene mutation…
Genetic risk for ADHD manifest in brain structure in childhood
There is only scant scientific evidence on whether the genetic risk for developing specific psychiatric disorders…
Noisy gene atlas to help reveal how plants ‘hedge their bets’ in race for survival
Plant scientists have built a gene expression atlas that maps the 'noisy genes' of genetically identical…
Lubricant for oil tankers
If ship hulls were coated with special high-tech air trapping materials, up to one percent of…
What it takes to be a giant shark
Have you ever wondered why the Megalodon shark became to be so big? Or wondered why…
Unlocking graphene’s superconducting powers with a twist and a squeeze
Graphene has been heralded as a wonder material. Scientists have discovered a new method to manipulate…
Effective method for reducing hospital stay after ‘whipple’ operation
Implementing a new recovery pathway speeds time to next treatment for pancreatic cancer patients by 15…