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Keep Calm, Anger Could Trigger A Heart Attack
An intense burst of anger could lead to a heart attack—even two hours after you've cooled down.
Redefining The Genetic Landscape Of Pancreatic Cancer
Classifying pancreatic cancer into four subtypes based on whole genome sequencing could help improve the specificity of existing treatments.
Oxytocin Helps Rats Sober Up
A dose of the hormone oxytocin can help rats pass a sobriety test with flying colors.
Heating Up The Debate On Electric Fans
Contrary to current medical advice, electric fans can help the elderly cope with extreme heat, study says.
Pumping Iron Could Ward Off Dementia
Fitness buffs rejoice! Your weight training could also help prevent dementia later in life.
Planetary System Twice The Age Of The Sun Discovered
The Kepler-444 star is 11.2 billion years old and orbited by five planets about the size of Mercury and Venus.
Sleepy Lizards, Sentinels Of Environmental Health
Sleepy lizards in cropland are more likely to have anemia than those in unfarmed areas, making them potential indicators of environmental exposure to chemicals.
Mice Survive Without “Essential” Enzyme
Thought to be essential for cholesterol transport, scientists have now found that mice can survive without the TSPO gene.
The Slow Evolution Of Crocodiles
Three papers shed light on the unusually slow evolution of the crocodilian genome, paving the way for better selective breeding.
