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Elderly Couple
Oct 12, 2015 07:40 PM EDT

The Science of Aging: New Map of the Genes That Cause Age

Scientists may have found the genes linked to a long life and aging. The researchers have discovered 238 genes that, when removed, increase the replicative lifespan of S. cerevisiae yeast cells.

Sad Child
Oct 12, 2015 07:34 PM EDT

Bipolar Disorder: Lithium Now Safe For Child Patients

New findings published in the journal Pediatrics led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center show that the drug is safe for children with bipolar disorder.

Supercoiled DNA
Oct 12, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Supercoiled DNA Twists and Transforms into Strange Shapes

Scientists have created some new images of the three-dimensional structure of supercoiled DNA.

Computer
Oct 12, 2015 06:42 PM EDT

Internet Use And High Blood Pressure: Is There A Link?

New findings published in The Journal of School Nursing found that out of 134 teens who classified themselves as heavy Internet users at 14 hours a day online or more, 26 showed elevated blood pressure levels.

Cholesterol-lowering medication can protect against depression
Oct 12, 2015 05:10 PM EDT

Exercise, Quitting Smoking Helps Heart Attack Patients With Depression

Heart attack patients can reduce depressive symptoms by giving up smoking (if they smoke) and with exercise.

Antarctica
Oct 12, 2015 04:59 PM EDT

Anarctic Ice Sheet Melting May be Speeding Up, Doubling by 2050

The melting occurring in the Antarctic may be speeding up. Scientists have projected a doubling of surface melting of Antarctic ice shelves by 2050.

Aurora
Oct 12, 2015 03:25 PM EDT

How Pulsating, Colorful Auroras are Created with Tiny Particles in Earth's Atmosphere

The aurora can be one of the most beautiful natural light displays on Earth with wavering lines of blue, green, purple and pink. Now, scientists have learned a bit more about this phenomenon.

Alzheimer's
Oct 12, 2015 03:10 PM EDT

Dying At Home: Terminally Ill Patients Go More Peacefully

Terminally ill patients who die at home may go more peacefully than those who take their last breath in the hospital, according to recent findings published in the journal BMC Medicine.

Brothers
Oct 12, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

Sexual Orientation is Genetic: New Algorithm Predicts the Orientation of Men

A newly created algorithm using epigenetic information can actually predict the sexual orientation of males.

Baby
Oct 12, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

Summer Babies Are Healthier: Sun Exposure Plays A Part

Babies born in the summer are more likely to be healthier than those born in in other seasons, according to a recent study. It dawned on the researchers--it's probably all that sun.

Tiny Beetle Species
Oct 12, 2015 01:16 PM EDT

World's Tiniest, Free-Living Insect Discovered Feasting on Fungi

Scientists may have discovered the world's tiniest, free-living insect. They've made a precise measurement of the featherwing beetle species, which measures a tiny .325 mm.

psoriasis
Oct 12, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Psoriasis And Heart Disease: Inflammation In Blood Vessels Higher With Skin Condition

Severe psoriasis may increase the risk of heart disease, according to a recent study

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