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Inactivating Skp2 gene may help fight cancer
Scientists have discovered a novel way to force cancer cells to grow old and die rather than killing them off with toxic drugs. ANI
Key mechanism that guides cells to form heart tissue identified
Scientists have discovered a key cellular mechanism that guides embryonic heart tissue formation-a process which, if disrupted, can lead to a number of common congenital heart defects. ANI
Football replay used to fight Alzheimers
The conversational skills of a dementia sufferer, who only used to speak to reveal what he wanted for dinner or to say that he was going to bed, has returned after joining a group of men sharing their memories of great football games. ANI
Aquaculture production of seafood will continue to grow through 2025
An assessment has revealed that aquaculture production of seafood will probably remain the most rapidly increasing food production system worldwide through 2025. ANI
How iridescence attracts bees to flowers for pollination
A new study has found that bees are attracted to plants iridescence rather than their colour. ANI
Novel cut-price device could prevent blindness
A retired surgeon has invented a new device made from waste wood and plastic which may help to prevent millions of people going blind. ANI
Extensive sea ice melt causing polar bears to go hungry
New estimates have revealed that warmer temperatures and earlier melting of sea ice are causing polar bears to go hungry, with the number of undernourished bears tripling in a 20-year period. ANI
Oil eating plants can help to clear up spills
Scientists have suggested that oil spills could be cleaned up with the help of organisms that grow at the bottom of the worlds deepest lake in Siberia. ANI
Slowing coral growth may spell disaster for Great Barrier Reef
Researchers in Australia have discovered that growth rates among corals on the Great Barrier Reef have slumped to their slowest in at least four centuries and growth is expected to cease within 26 years, which spells disaster for the reef. ANI
Bacteria can help combat spread of dengue
Infecting dengue virus-carrying mosquitoes with bacteria that halves the insects lifespan can significantly help limit the spread of the fever that effects millions around the world, say researchers. ANI
Ancient nanodiamonds proof of Earths impact with comets 12,900 years ago
A nine-member scientific team has found abundant tiny particles of diamond dust in sediments dating to 12,900 years ago at six North American sites, adding strong evidence for Earths impact with a rare swarm of carbon-and-water-rich comets. ANI
New microwave to help drivers enjoy hot meals while on the move!
Hungry drivers now wont have to turn their cars towards a restaurant, for a new microwave has been designed for motorists. ANI
