Genetics
Why women outlive men: It's in our genes, study says
Scientists are beginning to understand one of life's enduring mysteries - why women live, on average, longer than men.
Aug 2, 2012
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News tagged with animal science
Surgery
Kirigami technique hints at promising outcomes for breast reconstruction
For many breast cancer patients, the road to recovery may present hidden complications related to breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.
Dec 23, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers map human sensory neurons, pursue chronic pain cure
An investigation into how human nerve cells differ from animal cells has provided researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS) with important clues in the pursuit of more effective ...
Mar 18, 2022
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Health
Exposure to BPA has been underestimated, new research says
A new University of Missouri study shows that the exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests. In the study, researchers compared BPA concentrations ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How parents see themselves may affect their child's brain and stress level
A mother's perceived social status predicts her child's brain development and stress indicators, finds a study at Boston Children's Hospital. While previous studies going back to the 1950s have linked objective socioeconomic ...
Aug 9, 2013
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
For breakthroughs in slowing aging, scientists must look beyond biology
A trio of recent studies highlight the need to incorporate behavioral and social science alongside the study of biological mechanisms in order to slow aging.
Feb 22, 2021
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Medications
Immunologists explain risks and medicinal benefits of cannabis-derived products like delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC
These days you see signs for delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and CBD, or cannabidiol, everywhere—at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops and online. Many people are rightly wondering which of these compounds are legal, ...
May 1, 2023
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Medical research
Siberian herb could extend life, scientists say
A stubby little plant from the icy permafrost of Siberia just might help you feel better and live longer, University of California-Irvine researchers say. They found fruit flies fed extracts of Rhodiola rosea, or "golden ...
Jul 2, 2013
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Medical research
To ice or not to ice? Icing can promote muscle regeneration after mild injury
Applying ice to a muscle injury is a widespread first-aid treatment, but exactly what effect does this have on the muscle regeneration and does it really help? Cumulative research by a multi-institutional Japanese research ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Health
Expert: 'Pink slime' may be unappetizing, but it's safe, genuine beef
Whether you call it "pink slime" or lean, finely textured beef, you can call it a much-maligned product at the heart of an emotional controversy fueled by misinformation, according to a meat expert in Penn State's College ...
Mar 20, 2012
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