Research has shown that pregnant women can lower the risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side and NOT on…
Breaking down Beowulf
Using a statistical approach known as stylometry, which analyzes everything from the poem’s meter to the number of times different…
What most attracts us to a tourist destination? Attractions, culture and gastronomy
Tourists’ expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure,…
Decline in physical activity often starts as early as age 7
Overall physical activity starts to decline already around the age of school entry. While the proportion of physically inactive individuals…
Specific criteria needed for different types of myeloma
When our plasma cells start producing a single cancer-causing protein rather than an array of antibody-like proteins to protect us,…
Breakthrough in knowledge of how some sarcomas arise
The origin of certain cancers in the sarcoma group is associated with a hitherto unknown interaction among different proteins.
Slug glue reveals clues for making better medical adhesives
The Dusky Arion slug produces a defensive glue that fouls the mouthparts of any would-be predator. Two new studies reveal…
Antioxidants protect cells from harmful water contaminant
Antioxidants such as vitamin C could help reduce harmful effects from hexavalent chromium, according to a new study performed with…
Performance-enhancing drugs may increase risk of teen cocaine abuse, impair fertility
Performance-enhancing steroid use could increase the risk of cocaine use and addiction in teens, according to a new rodent study.…
Dietary supplement boosts cognitive function in vegetarians
Vegetarians who take the dietary supplement creatine may enjoy improved brain function, according to a new study.