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How Metformin Might Slow Down Aging In Humans

Metformin might be able to prevent aging in human cells by acting through the Nrf2-GPx7 pathway, researchers say.

A Positive Development Against Drug-Resistant Cancer

Synthetic macromolecules can kill multidrug-resistant cancer cells and help prevent the spread of cancer, researchers say.

Cactus Roots Inspire Water Absorbing Material

Inspired by the structure of cactus roots, researchers have developed a material that can absorb water 930 times faster than it loses water by evaporation.

Chinese Satellite Delivers Its First Global Carbon Dioxide Maps

The TanSat greenhouse gas monitoring satellite has produced its first global carbon dioxide map.

The Genetics Of Fear And Empathy

Scientists have studied observational fear in mice to find out how empathy might work in humans.

Genetic Insights Boost Malaria Drug Yield

Genetic engineering has helped researchers in China increase the levels of artemisinin in the leaves of the sweet wormwood plant.

Aggression Gene Amped Up In Humans And Chimps

A gene regulating the fight-or-flight response is more active in humans and chimpanzees than more peaceful primates, researchers say.

Using Big Data To Personalize Cancer Treatment

Researchers have identified a panel of 29 extracellular matrix genes that can determine how different lung cancer patients respond to treatment.

Climate Change Makes Algae Cheat On Coral

As the oceans warm up, symbiotic alga start to grow at the expense of their coral hosts.