27 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Some Bird Species Found to Have Body Fat HormoneSome species of birds have long been a mystery in their behaviors. Thanks to a discovery made by University of Akron researchers, there is now believed to be an explanation for how sea birds fly over 80,000 miles during their migration from the North Pole to the South Pole, and the Emperor penguin is able to incubate eggs for months without eating, in spite of the conditions in the Antarctic winter....... Read More
26 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
The Nose Knows More than Originally ThoughtWhile most of us realize that there are different smells that we are familiar with, both good and bad, a new study has shown that humans are capable of distinguishing at least 1 trillion different odors. This number is exponentially greater than the largest guestimate of 10,000. The results of the study was printed in a number of science articles after molecular neurobiologist Leslie Vosshall of the...... Read More
25 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Mice Shed Gene to Lose WeightWhat would be a dream come true to many people has proven to be a reality in mice. An article in Science News reports on how mice have the ability to shed a gene, FAT10, to help them lose body fat. Even more amazing, those mice that dropped weight in this way were also shown to add to their lifespan. A study performed by scientists at Yale School of Medicine, led by Allon Canaan, was originally reported...... Read More
20 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Scientists Develop Acoustic Cloaking DeviceEngineers from Duke University have made the first three-dimensional acoustic cloak. With some perforated sheets of plastic and some serious number crunching, they made the device which reroutes sound waves to give the impression that the cloak and anything beneath it are not really there. According to the article in Science Daily news, the acoustic cloaking device works regardless of the direction...... Read More
19 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Easier Methods for Building New DrugsA new method has been developed to allow scientists to modify organic molecules that will have a significant impact on the possibility for developing new pharmaceuticals, as well as making existing ones better. A Science Daily news article explains that the innovation made by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has made it easier to modify existing organic compounds through a process...... Read More
18 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
FDA Approves Headband to Reduce Incidence of Migraine HeadachesRelief could be available to the millions of people who suffer from migraines. The Food and Drug Administration has given their approval to the first device used in the prevention of migraines, exciting news that could seriously impact thousands of people. The device is called Cefaly and it looks a little like a headband that a super hero might wear. It runs on a battery and rests across the forehead...... Read More
13 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Healthy diet may prevent dementia in later yearsLooks like your mother knew what she was talking about when she told you to eat your vegetables. According to a recent study published at the University of Eastern Finland, developing a habit of eating fruits and vegetables can pay dividends in later years. The results of the study showed that those who ate the healthiest diet at an average age of 50 years had an almost 90 percent lower risk in a 14-year...... Read More
12 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Daohugou Biota Offers Many Clues about EvolutionA fossil assemblage known as the âDaohugou Biotaâ offers a window into life on earth approximately 160 million years ago. Located in and around the region of Inner Mongolia, China, this incomparable fossil find dates back to an important time during evolution. A description of what paleontologists deem a âvirtual paradise of fossilsâ can be found in a recent issue of the science journal âJournal...... Read More
11 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Binge Drinking Could Shorten LifespanA new study shows that older adults who binge drink one or more times a month could be putting themselves at risk for an earlier death. Findings were recently published in the science journal, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Both men and women from their mid-50s to their mid-60s were included in the study. The results showed that even those participants who drank a moderate number of...... Read More
10 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Obesity Related to the State Where You LiveWe all know that obesity is a growing problem in this country. Now, with the release of a new list of the obesity rates by state, it is evident that not only is the problem on the rise, but there are changes taking place. According to the science article that was published on Live Science News and which was based on the most recent Gallup-Healthways poll, Colorado no longer has the position of being...... Read More