Public Release: 27-Jun-2017 Scientists of Moscow State University have found out that avobenzone decomposes into harmful chemical compounds Lomonosov Moscow State University Caption Scientists from the Faculty of Chemistry of […]
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I have a strong affinity for the sciences which led me to create my sites. My compulsion for the past decade has been reviewing literally every peer reviewed research article. Which can easily be validated by following my posts. To me science is where the real news is, as it will mold our destiny beyond that of politics or economics. ;-)
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Ingredient found in soap can alter ‘wettability’ of your skin
Public Release: 27-Jun-2017 Binghamton University Caption Guy German, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, along with other researchers, showed that the wettability of this […]
With health care cuts looming, low-cost magnesium a welcome option for treating depression
Public Release: 27-Jun-2017 Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont Depression presents an enormous disease burden, with a reported 350 million people worldwide suffering from the disease, but traditional […]
Vinegar: A cheap and simple way to help plants fight drought
Public Release: 26-Jun-2017 RIKEN Caption The effect of several organic acids on plant drought tolerance after 14 days. From left to right, water, HCl, formic acid, acetic acid, butyric acid, […]
Review: Insomnia medication may wake up some patients from vegetative state
Public Release: 26-Jun-2017 Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan IMAGE: A systematic review of zolpidem for noninsomnia neurological disorders, including movement disorders and disorders of consciousness, finds reason for additional […]
19-year-olds as sedentary as 60-year-olds
We review the research ” 19-year-olds as sedentary as 60-year-olds, study suggests”. Citation: Re-evaluating the effect of age on physical activity over the lifespan. Preventive Medicine, 2017; 101: 102 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.05.030
Bug spray accumulation in the home
Public Release: 22-Jun-2017 Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Warmer temperatures can lead to a flurry of unwelcome guests to our house – flies, mosquitoes, fleas, wasps, bedbugs and lice. Pyrethroids […]
Coconut oil or cocoa butter may be highly beneficial to Crohn’s disease sufferers
Public Release: 22-Jun-2017 High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn’s disease symptoms Results could lead to new anti-inflammatory probiotics Case Western Reserve University Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine […]
Temple study: Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory & protects brain against Alzheimer’s
Public Release: 21-Jun-2017 Temple University Health System IMAGE: This is Domenico Praticò, MD, Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology and the Center for Translational Medicine at the Lewis […]
Grape-based compounds kill colon cancer stem cells
We review the research ” Grape-based compounds kill colon cancer stem cells in mice ” in regard to the combination of resveratrol and grape seed extract being very effective at killing colon […]
African plant extract offers new hope for Alzheimer’s
Public Release: 20-Jun-2017 University of Nottingham A plant extract used for centuries in traditional medicine in Nigeria could form the basis of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at The […]
We are much more unique than assumed
Public Release: 19-Jun-2017 Computational biologists discover surprisingly strong effects from protein variation Technical University of Munich (TUM) Every human being has a unique DNA “fingerprint”. In other words, the genetic material […]
Is your doctor prescribing the wrong treatment for pink eye?
Public Release: 19-Jun-2017 Ophthalmologists urge practitioners to stop overprescribing antibiotics for a common eye infection that typically clears up without medication American Academy of Ophthalmology IMAGE: This is the logo of […]
Grape-based compounds kill colon cancer stem cells in mice
Public Release: 19-Jun-2017 Penn State IMAGE: This is a cancer stem cell before and after treatment with grape seed compounds. Credit: Patrick Mansell Compounds from grapes may kill colon cancer stem […]
Does roasting level affect the antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties of coffee beans?
Public Release: 19-Jun-2017 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News IMAGE: Journal of Medicinal Food publishes original scientific research on the bioactive substances of functional and medicinal foods, nutraceuticals, herbal substances, […]
How viewing cute animals can help rekindle marital spark
Public Release: 19-Jun-2017 Association for Psychological Science One of the well-known challenges of marriage is keeping the passion alive after years of partnership, as passions tend to cool even in very […]
