05 Nov, 2013 | by Labroots
Reversing Hair Follicles May End BaldnessHair loss is a common problem for both men and women, especially those over the age of 50. While some experience uniform thinning of their hair, others may have spots or complete baldness. In spite of new medications and treatment methods that have been developed, little success has been found in preventing or reversing balding. And although surgery has been successful for some, results are not consistent. According...... Read More
04 Nov, 2013 | by Labroots
New Findings that may Help Treat Testicular CancerThe fact that white men are more susceptible to testicular cancer has long been known. Now, researchers have made a discovery that may explain this differentiation. A genetic variant known to put men at an increased risk of developing the cancer plays a role in protecting fair-skinned men from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. A study performed by molecular biologist Gareth Bond and colleagues at the...... Read More
01 Nov, 2013 | by Labroots
18-foot Oarfish Filled with ParasitesOarfish are thought to be the worldâs largest bony fish. They can reach over 30 feet long and have a sea serpent reputation from infrequent sightings. However, because these fish live in deep water, usually 650-1,000 feet down, not much is known about them. Researchers at the University of Santa Barbara recently had a rare opportunity to take samples from the oarfish found last month by a Catalina...... Read More
31 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
The Search for BigfootYeti, Sasquatch, Bigfoot, and the Abominable Snowman are all names for the same mythological creature, depending on where the sightings take place. Not often a topic written on in science current events, these creatures continue to get attention from people in many areas around the world. After thousands of reported sightings, and no scientific evidence of the creatureâs existence, a geneticist thinks...... Read More
30 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
Discovery of Skull Brings Evolution of Humans into QuestionA human skull that has been fossilizing for almost two million years has been the focus of multiple recent science news articles, forcing scientists to take another look at the previously-thought explanations for human evolution. Discovered in Dmanisi, Georgia in Asia, the skull has proven to be one of the most interesting, yet controversial, finds to date. Never before has a complete human skull from...... Read More
29 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
Scientists Discover the Body’s Internal ClockMillions of dollars are spent each year in an attempt to turn back the hands of time and make the outer body appear younger than it is. Although some people would disagree, it is the aging that occurs within the body and its organs that is of the greatest importance. Scientists have long looked for the location of the bodyâs internal clock, in hopes that they could slow or prevent the aging process...... Read More
28 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
New Flu Medications May Stop the Virus at the Molecular LevelCurrent flu vaccines are not always effective at preventing the flu, and those who get the virus have only Tamiflu to rely on for improvement of symptoms. The primary resource for treating flu is thought to be leading to resistance in some flu strains. There is also the unpredictability of when various strains will prevail, so that the appropriate vaccine can be prepared in needed volumes. Researchers...... Read More
25 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
Discovery of a New Mammalian Antiviral ResponseSpecific proteins within infected cells trigger an innate immune response known as the interferon response. As a result, neighboring cells are activated, which can cause the primarily infected cell to die. Invertebrates also have a mechanism involved in the immune response, called the RNA interference pathway, or RNAi. The RNAi is triggered by a RNA molecule which arises during the copying of the viral...... Read More
24 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
A New Class of Synthetic VaccinesThe search for a safer and more effective synthetic vaccine has gained ground through the efforts of immunologist Yung Chang of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Through the use of DNA nanotechnology, the introduction of a new class of synthetic vaccines may be on the horizon. A science article reporting the findings of the study was published in the scientific journal, Nano Letters....... Read More
23 Oct, 2013 | by Labroots
X-Rays Could Safely Destroy Chemical/Biological WeaponsDestroying chemical weapons quickly and effectively is becoming increasingly important as chemical and biological weapons become an ever-present threat amid evolving technology. Yet finding a way to do so using a compact, portable source has eluded us, until now. Young K. Bae, Ph.D., founder of the Y.K. Bae Corp., has developed a technique using âwarm dense matterâ (WDM), material that exists...... Read More