Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Sep 24, 2012 06:22 AM EDT

Genetic Origins of Cancers to Help in Targeting the Disease with Specific Drugs

The researchers at the Medical Oncology at Washington University reveal that the deadly subtypes of breast cancer are genetically more similar to ovarian tumors.

Sep 24, 2012 06:21 AM EDT

Immune Cells Play Role in Dictating Lung Cancer Susceptibility

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death not only in the United States, but also in the world. According to the lung cancer statistics, more people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. A novel study highlights the key immune cell that plays a vital rol...

Sep 23, 2012 01:17 PM EDT

Sugary Beverages Linked to Increase Genetic risk of Obesity

There were several studies conducted that linked the consumption of sugar- sweetened beverages (SSBs) to obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes but none focused on the environmental factors.

Sep 23, 2012 01:15 PM EDT

Male Fertility Can Happen With Missing Protein

A team of University Scientists have discovered that by adding a missing protein to infertile human sperm it can initiate its ability to fertilise an egg, thereby increasing chances of a successful pregnancy.

Sep 22, 2012 06:38 AM EDT

Canadian Fossilised Forest to Bounce Back to Life by 2100 Due to Climate Change

The far northern province of Canada known as Nunavut (pronounced none-of-it) is currently a largely barren land but the global warming may again bring greenery to the area.

Sep 22, 2012 06:37 AM EDT

Naked Mole Rats’ Acidic Survival Gives Clues on Developing Tolerance to Hostile Environment

A new study that is being done on the rodents describes how these rodents adapt to the acidic environment that even humans will not able to tolerate.

Sep 22, 2012 06:35 AM EDT

Humans Were Recycling 13,000 Years Ago

The concept of reuse and recycle is not a modern civilization's monopolistic invention. It was a way of life thousands of years ago. A study based on the artefacts found in the Moli del Salt in Tarragona, Spain claims that humans from the upper Palaeolithic Age recycled their stoner artefacts to put...

Sep 22, 2012 06:34 AM EDT

NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Completes 100 Days

NASA's Nuclear spectroscopic Telescope Array or NuSTAR has completed its 100 days journey on Sept 21. NuSTAR is the first telescope designed to focus on high energy, short length X ray lights from some of the most dynamic objects in space like the black holes and supernova remnants.

Sep 22, 2012 06:32 AM EDT

Greenhouse Grown Corn Can Treat Childhood Genetic Disease

The greenhouse grown corn seeds can be used in treating rare life threatening childhood genetic disease. This study was done by the researchers from the Simon Fraser University.

Sep 21, 2012 08:56 AM EDT

Yogurt Consumption Lowers Risk of Blood Pressure

Having nutritional benefits beyond those of milk, yogurt is more than just a nutritious snack. It is known to boost protein and bone building calcium.

Sep 21, 2012 06:46 AM EDT

Traces of Hydrated Minerals on Asteroid Vesta

A new finding by NASA's Dawn spacecraft is that the giant asteroid Vesta has its own version of ring around the collar.

Sep 21, 2012 06:33 AM EDT

Human Brain Likes Rewards and Consumption of Chocolate

One of the most commonly carved foods especially among women is 'Chocolate. For more than thousands of years people have been obsessed with this food. Mostly considered as a junk food, chocolate has some perks on health.