Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Nov 07, 2012 03:48 AM EST

Study: Human, Chimps Share Similar DNA But Different Gene Regulatory Mechanism

The researchers at the University of Chicago have provided a scientific understanding of the uniqueness of humans. They say that humans and their primate cousin have nearly 90 percent of the similar DNA. But their expression or activity patterns of genes differ across species in ways that help expla...

Nov 07, 2012 03:44 AM EST

Hurricane Sandy to Have Emotional Impact on Children and Teens

According to the new study, the children who experienced Hurricane Sandy's destruction particularly those whose families suffered significant losses will exhibit symptoms such as withdrawal, depression, sleeplessness and unusually aggressive behavior that are commonly associated with post-traumati...

Nov 07, 2012 03:11 AM EST

Aquatic Animals Shrink in Warmer Temperature

Focusing on the warmer temperatures, the scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Liverpool suggest that, warmer temperatures have greater effect on the aquatic life than the land dwellers.

Nov 07, 2012 01:52 AM EST

Scientists Calculate Rate of New Star Formation and Decline

For the first time, a team of international researchers has established the rate of formation of new stars in the Universe. The group found that the rate of formation of new stars in the Universe is now only 1/30th of its peak and that this decline will continue.

Nov 07, 2012 12:19 AM EST

Cutting Belly fat Improves Sleep Quality

Good sleep means good physical and mental health. Chronic sleep disruption leads to cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure and is a sign of obesity.

Nov 06, 2012 11:41 PM EST

Heart Feels Old on Aging: Study

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, have zeroed in on four signs of aging which can predict the risk of heart disease. People with a receding hairline at the temples, baldness at the head's crown, earlobe creases or yellow fatty deposits around the eyelids are 57 times more prone...

Nov 06, 2012 06:13 PM EST

Fast Food Consumption Leads to Excess of Soda and Calorie Intake in Kids

A latest study states that when children and adolescents opt for fast food or full service restaurants instead of their daily meals at home, they unknowingly consume excess of calories and soda leading to a poor nutrient intake.

Nov 06, 2012 06:13 PM EST

Carbon Buried in Soil by Erosion Will Be Re-Released into Atmosphere

A new source of carbon emission has been identified by a research team from the University of California, Davis. It is assumed that this source could play better role in understanding past and future global change.

Nov 06, 2012 06:13 PM EST

Genetically Engineered Tomatoes Decrease Plaque

Through a study on rates, the researchers have first time have displayed how genetically engineered tomato plants produced a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when eaten.

Nov 06, 2012 04:19 AM EST

Miniature Laser Operates at Room Temperature

A team of researchers at the Northwestern University has found a way to manufacture miniature single-laser devices that are the size of a virus particle and more importantly, can function at room temperature.

Nov 06, 2012 04:17 AM EST