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Sleepless In Asia
Young adults in Asia get the least sleep worldwide due to cultural habits, according to a study by an international team of scientists.
A Step Closer To The World’s First Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Researchers in the US and Australia have developed a vaccine formulation that targets the two hallmark proteins of Alzheimer's disease.
Tarantula Venom Provides Clue To Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain
Spider venom can help researchers identify new pain pathways and develop treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.
Baby Crying It Out To Sleep? No Worries!
A new study suggests that letting babies cry themselves to sleep may improve sleep patterns of infants and parents.
Cleaning The Oceans With Sulfur And Orange Peels
An unlikely pair—sulfur and orange peels—form a new material that can absorb toxic mercury from both the ocean and the soil.
Unboiling Eggs: Cracking The Protein Folding Problem
The ability to re-fold proteins thousands of times faster than before could lead to cheaper antibody-based drugs.
Whale Poo Sustains Fish Stocks
Although it has been argued that whales might be responsible for the depletion of fish stocks through predation, scientists have shown that their defecation in fact provides nutrients for other prey fish.
Vigorous Workouts Give More Bang For Buck
A one hour high-intensity workout provides the same fitness benefits as 50 hours of walking, a new study has found.
Extraordinary ‘Missing Link’ Fossil Fish Found In China
A spectacular new 419 million year old fossil of an armored fish called Entelognathus has been unearthed in China.
Genetic Link Between Alcohol Dependence And Eating Disorders
A study of almost 6,000 adult twins in Australia has found a genetic link between alcohol dependence and certain types of eating disorders.
