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12/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers discover a type of bone cell that can slow the growth of cancer cells
Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have identified a subpopulation of bone cells that causes cancer cells to “sleep,” allowing them to remain dormant for decades. Their findings, which appeared in the journal Breast Cancer Research, demonstrated a potential link between these bone cells and cancer recurrence. According to the team, the activity of these cells could explain […]
11/24/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Study finally confirms “inflammatory theory” of heart disease: Findings can be used to develop new treatments that minimize stroke risk
Many people know that plaque buildup is a precursor for heart disease, but what can be done to target this condition? In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York identified a specific immune cell found in arterial plaque in those who recently suffered a stroke or mini-stroke. Their […]
10/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
How can a small patch of printed material fool A.I. surveillance?
This one’s for sci-fi lovers: A team of machine learning researchers from KU Leuven in Belgium found a simple hack to trick surveillance systems into thinking that a person is invisible. In their paper, which they presented in this year’s Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, the team revealed how wearing a colorful printed patch no […]
10/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Working out in the morning helps improve cognitive function throughout the day, say researchers
A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition in older adults and whether adding light-intensity walking breaks can further their brain-boosting effects. A collaboration between […]
10/09/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Ancient Egyptian tomb reveals GRUESOME murals of cows being slaughtered
A recent archaeological mission unearthed more evidence of life in ancient Egypt during the Age of the Pyramids. The dig, led by Mohamed Megahed of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, revealed the remains of a nobleman named Khuwy in a colorful tomb dating back 4,400 years. The discovery was made in Saqqara, an ancient necropolis south of Cairo. […]
09/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Kung fu fighting in the animal world: Meet the kangaroo rat, which seemingly uses “kung fu” to outsmart rattlesnakes
“Everybody loves kung fu fighting” goes the popular song. The chart-topping song was even more well-known thanks to Bruce Lee, who popularized the ancient martial art at the box office. The song ushered in a generation who grew up wishing they had at least half the moves that the world-famous kung fu master had in […]
09/02/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Neanderthals were mostly carnivores, new tooth analysis reveals
“Back to the basics” is a buzzword phrase that’s been getting a lot of traction these days, especially when it comes to eating habits. Those who lived in ancient times, of course, did not eat processed food, and they lived off what they could grow (or hunt). For those interested in understanding what types of […]
08/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
More like us than not: Chimpanzees have different cultures, too
Of all the primates, none are more closely related to humans than chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). In taxonomy, both species are classified as hominins, and studies have shown that they share similar life cycles and underlying biology. The two species get even closer in terms of DNA: The results of a genome sequence in 2005 revealed […]
08/07/2019
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By Ralph Flores
“Cursed” stone tablet artifact from ancient Babylon returned to Iraq after smuggling attempt
Let sleeping dogs lie, they say. It’s what British authorities are doing with a 3,000-year-old carved stone tablet that promises a “curse” on those who would destroy it – after it was seized at Heathrow airport following a foiled smuggling attempt. The rare Babylonian artifact, which is said to be worth upwards of a hundred […]
06/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Research shows babies are born with innate skills that help them pick out individual words from speech
As it turns out, babies do come with tools to help them understand the world. That’s what Dr. Ana Flo of the NeuroSpin Center and her international team of researchers suggest in their study, published in the journal Developmental Science. The team found that humans are born with memory capacity and the ability to process […]
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