Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Oct 14, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

Overweight Teenagers Twice as Likely to Develop Esophageal Cancer

Is your teenager overweight? It turns out that adolescents who are overweight are almost twice as likely as their normal weigh peers to develop esophageal cancer later in life.

Oct 14, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

Aging Tumor Cells May Provide Effective Treatment for Cancer

Could aging tumor cells provide an effective treatment for cancer? They just may be able to. Scientists have discovered that diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) may be susceptible to treatment by re-activating the normal aging program in tumor cells so that they can no longer divide.

Oct 14, 2013 09:59 AM EDT

European Shrimps Kill American Invader: How to Beat Invasive Species

A shrimp from America has been invading European waters for decades, yet something has prevented it from taking a serious foothold. Now, scientists have discovered that battles are being fought against the American shrimp every day and that European shrimps may be winning.

Oct 14, 2013 09:23 AM EDT

It's Bedtime! Children with Irregular Sleep Have Behavioral Difficulties

It's bed time--for your sake as well as your child's. Scientists have discovered that children with irregular bedtimes are more likely to have behavioral difficulties. It's possible that these bedtimes could disrupt natural body rhythms and cause sleep deprivation.

Oct 14, 2013 08:50 AM EDT

New Method to Treat Multiple Sclerosis: Two Compounds Work Together

Scientists may have uncovered a new way to treat multiple sclerosis--at least in mice. They've found a set of compounds that boost a population of progenitor cells that can in turn repair MS-damaged nerve fibers.

Oct 14, 2013 08:20 AM EDT

How Microbes Survive Harsh, Freezing Conditions: Life on Other Planets

Microbes may be tiny and seemingly simple, but they're crucial for understanding how life may have developed on Earth--or even other planets. Now, scientists have teamed up with NASA in order to learn a little bit more about how microbes survive in ancient permafrost.

Oct 14, 2013 07:50 AM EDT

How the Human Brain Creates New Synapses

The human brain changes throughout our lives. New connections are continually created while synapses that are no longer in use begin to degenerate. Now, scientists have discovered a new theory that may explain the synapse formation in the visual cortex, which could lead to a better understanding of ...

Oct 12, 2013 06:39 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Herpesvirus Sometimes Leads to Cancer in Different Parts of the World

You may not be aware of the fact, but most of us are infected with the herpesvirus known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). For most of us, this virus will lead at worst to a case of infectious mononucleosis. But now, scientists have discovered that this virus can have deadlier impacts; it turns out that ...

Oct 12, 2013 06:23 AM EDT

Brains Release Painkillers During Social Rejection: How We Cope with Pain

It turns out that our brains may have a way to cope with teasing. Scientists have discovered that when we experience social rejection, our brain's natural painkiller system actually responds.

Oct 12, 2013 06:06 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Genetic Target to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) can be a huge problem for humans. In fact, it affects almost 100,000 just in the United States and millions worldwide. Now, though, researchers have discovered a new genetic target for potential therapy for SCD. The findings could lead to new treatments that could help peop...

Oct 11, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

Tropical Christmas Island Red Crabs Impacted by Climate Change

What do land-dwelling Christmas Island crabs have to do with climate change? It turns out these creatures may face some complications in the future. It turns out that erratic rainfall could be detrimental to animals that migrate with the dry-wet seasonal cycle that breaks up the tropical year.

Oct 11, 2013 12:24 PM EDT

Why We Kiss: Kissing Helps Find the Right Partner--And Keep Them

Why do we kiss? That's a good question, and one that researchers decided to look at a little more closely. Now, they've discovered that kissing helps us size up potential partners and, once in a relationship, may be a way of getting a partner to stick around.