Scientists identify neurons responsible for rapid eye movements (REM) during sleep
Why do we move our eyes fast in the paradoxical sleep - in that sleep phase, in which most dreams take place? The secret...
Study: New glaucoma test to help prevent blindness
Researchers have identified 107 genes that increase a person’s risk of developing the eye disease glaucoma, and now developed a genetic test to detect...
Study: Magnetised molecules used to monitor breast cancer
A new type of scan that involves magnetising molecules allows doctors to see in real-time which regions of a breast tumour are active, according...
Cancer killing cell: Scientists find unexpected anti-cancer activity
Drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism -- and even for treating arthritis in dogs -- can also kill cancer cells in the lab, according to...
Study: ‘Ancient’ system unlocks cancer secrets
A long-hidden metabolic system in cells could lead to new strategies for therapeutic cancer treatments in future.
Unlocking this process – from more than 350...
Study: Faster, cheaper tests for myopia in sight
The world’s most common vision problem myopia or short/near sightedness, which causes damage to the eye and even blindness, just got easier to assess.
Progressive...
Drinking tea regularly may help you live longer, Says New Study
Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, according to a study published today in the...
Research Finds Tongue Fat Can Lead to Sleep Apnea
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the effect of weight loss on the upper airway in obese patients, researchers found that reducing tongue...
Alcohol-related deaths doubled in US, Says New Study
Alcohol-related deaths in the United States have doubled in the past two decades, a study contends, with the largest increase coming among women and...
Combo flu vaccine protects mice against 6 strains (Study)
A novel nanoparticle vaccine that combines two major influenza proteins is effective in providing broad, long-lasting protection against influenza virus in mice, showing promise...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
