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Ear Structure
Feb 16, 2016 08:31 AM EST

Scientists Have 3D Printed Human Replacements for Injured or Diseased Tissues

Imagine "printing" replacement tissue. That's exactly what researchers are aiming for. Now, scientists have proved that it's possible to print living tissue structures to replace injured or diseased tissue in patients.

Flower
Feb 16, 2016 08:12 AM EST

Extinct, Beautiful Flowers Frozen in Amber Were Poisonous

Scientists have discovered an ancient, flowering plant frozen in amber. While the flower may have been beautiful, though, it was also poisonous.

Baby Eye
Feb 16, 2016 12:29 AM EST

Raising A Child? It Has A Huge Effect On Your Immune System

You might be surprised to learn that raising a child with a significant other has a greater effect on the immune system than the seasonal flu vaccine or traveler's gastroenteritis, accorindg to a recent study.

Depression man
Feb 15, 2016 11:56 PM EST

Depression: Vulnerability To Mental Health Issue Linked To Noradrenaline

Researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University have found that vulnerability to depression may be linked to noradrenaline, according to a recent study. The new findings are published in the journal Nature.

Brain Activity
Feb 15, 2016 11:27 PM EST

Sleep Apnea: Could It Harm Brain Function?

Sleep apnea is estimated to affect one in 15 adults. The health issues interrupts breathing during sleep, which can prevent individuals from getting a full night's rest and even result in problems with concentration, memory and decision-making. Some studies also link the issue to depression and stre...

Study Highlights Link Between Maternal Exposure to Chemicals and Autism
Feb 15, 2016 08:10 PM EST

Fish Consumption During Pregnancy: This May Increase Obesity Risk For Baby

Did you know eating a lot of fish could affect your child's risk of obesity?

TB Infection Underestimated Among Those Taking Corticosteroid Pills
Feb 15, 2016 06:28 PM EST

Dementia: Could Heartburn Medications Increase The Risk?

Heartburn medications may be linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a recent study.

Meteor in Russia
Feb 15, 2016 04:20 PM EST

Mystery of the Chelyabinsk Meteor is Still Ongoing Three Years After Historic Crash

The mystery of the meteor that streaked across Russian skies is still ongoing three years after it occurred.

Wings Of Hen 2-437
Feb 15, 2016 04:14 PM EST

Planetary Nebula's Icy Blue Wings Captured With Hubble

Hubble Space Telescope captures planetary nebula's icy blue wings.

Binary Star System
Feb 15, 2016 11:57 AM EST

Planet Formation around a Binary Star: How Baby Planets Deal with Gravitational Forces

Researchers have taken a closer look at planet formation around a binary star.

Ice Molecule
Feb 15, 2016 10:56 AM EST

New Form of Frozen Water Has Never Been Seen Before

Scientists may have discovered a new form of frozen water. Researchers have predicted a new form of ice that has never been seen before.

Ground-Nesting Wasp
Feb 15, 2016 10:39 AM EST

How a Wasp Finds Its Way Back Home with Its Impressive Memory and Vision

Scientists have reconstructed what wasps see when they leave their nests, which may reveal how these insects find their way back home at the end of the day.

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