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Molecular mechanism behind onset of sun-induced skin cancer identified
Researchers from University of Minnesota have identified a molecular mechanism that may explain the onset of sun-induced skin cancer. ANI
Giant hole in the cosmos might not exist after all
The re-examination of a giant hole in the cosmos that shocked astrophysicists last year has indicated that the hole might not exist after all. ANI
Soon, self-cleaning fabrics that digest stains as soon as they occur
You may soon be able to rid yourself from the tedious job of cleaning clothes, thanks to scientists who are developing a coating of live enzymes that would make clothes digest stains as soon as they occur. ANI
Adopted children twice as likely to have psychiatric disorders
A study on adopted US teens has indicated that despite being psychologically healthy, these adoptees are prone to a greater risk for emotional and behavioural problems than non-adoptees. ANI
Web still in its infancy, says inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee
World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee believes that his invention is still in its infancy. ANI
New discovery may aid treatment of Parkinsons, spinal cord injuries
A novel discovery by researchers at University of Minnesota may provide new insights into how the spinal cord controls walking, and this may pave the way for developing treatments for diseases of the central nervous like Parkinsons disease and spinal cord injuries. ANI
Girls participation in sports not active enough, despite record high
A report released by the University of Minnesota has revealed that though the number of girls participating in sports have hit a record high, still there are certain barriers that prevent them from taking part in activities outside the organised sports, as they move from childhood into adolescence. ANI
NASAs space telescope observes a shining stellar sphere
NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope has observed millions of clustered stars glistening like a shining opal in the constellation Centaurus. ANI
TV in bedroom linked to unhealthy habits in teens
Teens who watch TV in their bedrooms are less likely to engage in healthy habits such as exercising, eating fruits or vegetables, and enjoying family meals, according to a new study. ANI
Cooperative learning leads to better scores, friendships among kids
Children studying in a cooperative learning environment are more likely to achieve higher grades and have better social interactions, says a new study. ANI
Youngsters social problems add to anxiety and depression: Study
A new study by researchers at the University of Vermont and the University of Minnesota, has cited that social problems are more likely to contribute to anxiety and depression than vice versa. Also, this phenomenon is more evident during the transition from adolescence into young adulthood. ANI
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Researchers discover key for converting waste to electricity using bacteria
Researchers at the University of Minnesota (UM) have discovered the key for converting waste to electricity by taking the help of the bacteria, Shewanella, that can convert simple organic compounds into electricity. ANI
Teens who eat breakfast daily have healthier diets than those who dont
Skipping breakfast might seem like a good way to many teens to save on calories but a new study suggests the opposite, and says that eating healthy breakfast daily may help adolescents avoid overeating later in the day and might help disrupt unhealthy eating patterns. ANI
Genetic cancer link between humans and dogs discover
Oncologists at the University of Minnesota and North Carolina State University have found one more association between dogs and humans other than friendship and companionship -the same basis for certain type of cancers. ANI
Thalidomide shows promise for recurrent ovarian treatment
Thalidomide, a drug banned in the 1950s for causing birth defects, is showing promise as a safe and effective treatment for women with recurrent ovarian cancer, according to a new study. ANI
Scientists unravel atomic structure of protein that inhibits HIV
Researchers at University of Minnesota have made a breakthrough by determining the structure of APOBEC3G - a protein that inhibits the AIDS virus, HIV. ANI
Biofuel crops are spurring climate change
Biofuels crops being grown as an effort to deal with global warming are indeed increasing greenhouse gas emissions rather than decreasing them, two studies have established. ANI
Now, Nintendo Wii offers an excellent rehabilitation therapy
If you think that rehabilitation is all about boring and gruesome mental and physical training regime, you are surely mistaken, for American doctors are now using Nintendos popular Wii video game system as a rehabilitation therapy. ANI
Now, Nintendo Wii offers an excellent rehabilitation therapy
If you think that rehabilitation is all about boring and gruesome mental and physical training regime, you are surely mistaken, for American doctors are now using Nintendos popular Wii video game system as a rehabilitation therapy. ANI
Destroying native ecosystems for biofuel crops worsens global warming
A new study has determined that destroying native ecosystems for biofuel crops worsens global warming. ANI
Even low levels of nitrogen pollution has drastic environmental effects
A new study has indicated that lower, chronic levels of nitrogen pollution has much more substantial long-term effects on the atmosphere than previously believed. ANI
Key impact hunters among male chimpanzees initiate hunting
A new study has indicated that chimpanzees are likely to hunt only when key males among the species, known as impact hunters, are present in the group. ANI
Are the health risks of obesity exaggerated?
Two experts have challenged skeptics who say that the obesity epidemic is not as grave or widespread as we think. ANI
Free will can keep us honest
Being honest is not predetermined fate but a choice of free will, says a new study. ANI
Too many burgers and fries can raise metabolic syndrome risk
Too much meat, fried foods and diet soda increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a new study. ANI
Breakthrough as researchers create beating heart
A very significant breakthrough has been made at the University of Minnesota, with researchers creating a beating heart in laboratory. ANI
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