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As Ocean Temperatures Rise, So Have Squid & Octopus Numbers
The number of cephalopods—octopus, cuttlefish and squid—has increased in the world’s oceans over the past 60 years, possibly due to their ability to adapt to changes in the environment.
Advances In Medical Care Led To Type 1 Diabetes Boom
Thanks to better medical care, life expectancy has increased dramatically in recent decades, with unintended consequences.
Sleepy During The Day? Blame Those Fries You Ate For Lunch
Men in Australia with high fat diets are more likely to experience daytime sleepiness and suffer from sleep apnea, researchers say.
Rhino, Tiger & Snow Leopard DNA Found In Traditional Chinese Medicines
The discovery of snow leopard DNA in over the counter Chinese treatments highlights the need to scrutinize the use of animal products in medicines.
Dysentery Bacteria Use Sugars To Stick Around
Shigella flexneri bacteria, which cause millions of episodes of dysentery each year, use their cell surface sugars to bind to human cells.
Fatty Eggs Impede Fertility, Says Study
The lowered fertility of high-yield dairy milk cows has been traced to fatty oocytes, a finding that could also help infertile women.
Antidepressant For Adolescents Was Misrepresented As Safe
Revisiting clinical trial data has led investigators to conclude that not only was the antidepressant drug paroxetine is no better than the placebo, but it have may caused serious side effects including suicide.
High Fat Diets Desensitize Fullness Receptors
Apart from sensing hot chili peppers, the receptor TRPV1 is also involved in detecting a full stomach, researchers say.
Artificial ‘Dog’s Nose’ To Sniff Out Disease
Using a specialized laser known as an optical frequency comb, researchers have developed a system to measure metabolic byproducts that might indicate disease.
