Researchers sequenced the genomes of the two Varroa mite species that parasitize the honey bee. They…
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'Dietary' vulnerability found in cancer cells with mutated spliceosomes
A research team has discovered a metabolic vulnerability in multiple types of cancer cells that bear…
High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity
Children born to women who have high blood levels of lead are more likely be overweight…
Addictive de-vices: How we can unplug from this 21st century epidemic
We spend our days looking at them, talking to them, and touching them. They increasingly consume…
Exoplanets to medical tests: Tiny frequency devices open up new applications
Accurately measuring frequencies of light is required for timekeeping and many science experiments and technologies. Frequency…
Golden ratio observed in human skulls
The Golden Ratio, described by Leonardo da Vinci and Luca Pacioli as the Divine Proportion, is…
Keeping cool with quantum wells
A research team has invented a semiconductor quantum well system that can efficiently cool electronic devices…
Fathers-to-be should avoid alcohol six months before conception
Aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital heart defects. …
Tooth loss associated with higher risk of heart disease
Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing…
In Russia, declines in alcohol consumption and mortality have gone hand in hand
Since the early 2000s, Russia has seen significant declines in overall alcohol consumption, and a new…