First-in-kind study reveals genetic markers of type 2 diabetes in East Asians

This research shows how different populations of people share most of the genetic susceptibilities to developing…

Obesity is linked to gut microbiota disturbance, but not among statin-treated individuals

Scientists set out to investigate a potential role of the gut microbiota in the development of…

One small area of ocean not changed by global warming

Global warming has affected the entire planet’s surface, except for one particular area of the ocean,…

Winter warm spells see an increase in duration and frequency in UK temperature records

Warm winter spells have increased in frequency and duration two- to three times over since 1878. …

Fiber optics capture seismic signatures of the rose parade

Interesting signatures of the Rose Parade were captured by fiber optic telecommunications cable lying below the…

Investigating the dynamics of stability

Scientists have gained important insight into the mechanisms that drive stability and activity in materials during…

New coronavirus adapts to populations; vaccine works in monkeys

The following is a brief roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and…

Trial questions benefits of organic nitrates for bone health

A new study found that organic nitrates do not have clinically relevant effects on bone mineral…

Towards antibodies against COVID-19

Researchers have announced the isolation and characterization of a unique antibody that can bind to the…

'Terrible twos' not inevitable: With engaged parenting, happy babies can become happy toddlers

Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific…