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Spousal Illness Impacts Women More Than Men
A study of elderly Taiwanese couples shows that caring for a sick husband raises the wife's blood sugar levels.
Scientists Discover The Genetic Basis Of Common Childhood Leukemia
Mutually exclusive mutations in the genes RAS and JAK2 account for two-thirds of all acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.
Urine, From Waste To Fertilizer
With its high nutrient content, urine could replace our dwindling supply of mineral fertilizer, researchers say.
Threefold Surge In Drinking Among Indian Teens
A study shows that 74 percent of Indian men born between 1981-85 started drinking in their teens.
Climate Change Could Undermine Food Security
Taking into account the effects of both climate change and air pollution, researchers predict that the resulting fall in global food production will cause a 30 percent increase in undernourishment.
Agreen Acquisition Enhances CBMG’s T-Cell Portfolio
China's Cellular Biomedicine Group acquires Agreen for US$3.38 million in cash in addition to stock units.
Electrons Exhibit Strange Quantum Behavior
Instead of rotating uniformly as predicted by classical physics, electrons rotate at three different frequencies in a magnetic field.
Synthetic Ion Transporters Make Cells Self-Destruct
Synthetic ion transporters increase the influx of chloride ions into the cell, thereby triggering apoptosis.
Spatial Abilities Protected From Aging
Unlike cognitive abilities, the part of the brain associated with spatial skills appears to be preserved during the aging process.