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Researchers found that a little stress can make the circadian clock run better and...
The human body has an internal biological clock that is constantly running.
Our well-being is dependent on the function of that clock.
New research...
Organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells have been found to be more efficient than silicon cells...
Organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, a third-generation solar cell technology that can convert solar energy into electricity, have been found to be more efficient than...
The sequence of the letters influences whether people deem a claim to be...
People today constantly encounter claims such as "Advil kills pain," "coffee prevents depression," or "Hilary promises amnesty" as brands, news outlets and social media...
Quinacrine – antimalarial drug – was found effective in treating head and neck cancer
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have found an anti-malarial drug was effective in treating head and neck cancer in mice.
The drug quinacrine was...
New light therapy help teens to sleep more
Teenagers got 43 more minutes of sleep a night after a four-week intervention that reset their body clocks and helped them go to bed...
Green tea may help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Epigallocatechin (EGCG), a natural antioxidant found in green tea, may help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
EGCG restores the activity of aztreonam, an...
The biological clock influences immune response efficacy
According to a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, the biological clock influences...
Low-quality carbohydrates accounted for 42 percent of the typical American’s daily calories
Despite years of steady advice and guidance on healthy eating, a 'report card' on the American diet shows adults are still consuming too many...
The ear’s tiny outer hair cells adjust the sensitivity to sound
The ear's tiny outer hair cells adjust the sensitivity of neighbouring inner hair cells to sound levels rather than acting emke an ampemfier, suggests...
Why are fathers happier and less stressed than mothers?
Dads are often happier, less stressed and less tired than moms when taking care of kids, and researchers say these differences may come down...
Unique walking patterns can identify dementia type
For the first time, scientists at Newcastle University have shown that people with Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia have unique walking patterns that...
A child’s desire to share becomes influenced by social norms around the age of...
The extensive study – conducted on eight diverse societies across the world – examined children and adults’ behaviour when asked to respond to a...
The importance of MRI in helping to diagnose minor stroke and TIAs
A University of Calgary-led international study is highlighting the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in helping to diagnose minor stroke and transient ischemic...
Scientists have developed a method to reactivate tumour suppressor genes
Scientists at UCL have developed a method to reactivate 'tumour suppressor' genes, which are switched off by cancer cells - a finding which could...
Scientists have unveiled clues into why some cancer patients develop a serious heart condition...
The new research, from a team of international scientists led by Imperial College London, Royal Brompton Hospital and the MRC London Institute of Medical...
