Ape pelvis fills gap in evolution puzzle

U. MISSOURI (US) — Experts say the pelvis from an 11.9 million-year-old ape skeleton suggests the primate probably lived near the beginning of the great ape evolution. Continue…

Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:22 - 1 Comment

Science & Technology - Apr 4, 2013 14:36 - 0 Comments

‘Invisible whiskers’ make crocs super sensitive

U. MISSOURI (US) — Nerves on crocodilians’ faces are so sensitive that they can detect when a single drop hits the water several feet away, say researchers who measured the nerve bundle. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 27, 2013 14:23 - 1 Comment

Eat protein at breakfast to snack less at night

U. MISSOURI (US) — One way to reduce cravings for high-fat, high-sugar snacks at night may be to eat more protein in the morning, research shows. (more…)

Society & Culture - Mar 20, 2013 14:03 - 1 Comment

Parks differ depending on neighborhood

U. MISSOURI (US) — Although more parks exist in lower-income neighborhoods, they tend to have fewer amenities than those in upper- and middle-class neighborhoods, according to new research. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Feb 5, 2013 12:30 - 0 Comments

Gold shell keeps radiation in one spot

U. MISSOURI (US) — Scientists have created a gold-plated nanoparticle “holding cell” for intense radioactive particles that keeps them in place at the cancer site. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 15, 2013 16:08 - 1 Comment

Microgene treats muscular dystrophy in dogs

U. MISSOURI (US) — A microgene packed into a virus may lead to a new treatment for muscular dystrophy. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 10, 2012 13:15 - 3 Comments

Muscular dystrophy: ‘Claw’ may lead to new therapy

U. MISSOURI (US) — Insights into how a compound binds to muscles cells may be key to developing a therapy for muscular dystrophy, researchers report. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 6, 2012 11:46 - 2 Comments

Jaundice pigment could keep arteries clear

U. MISSOURI (US) — Bilirubin, which often causes jaundice in newborn babies, can inhibit clogging of the arteries and prevent the deadly consequences of cardiovascular disease. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 29, 2012 15:40 - 1 Comment

Feedback on health may beat ‘freshman 15′

U. MISSOURI (US) — A brief intervention, sometimes as little as 30 minutes, can help college freshmen get back on track with exercise, research shows. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 12, 2012 11:50 - 2 Comments

Resveratrol with radiation kills more tumors

U. MISSOURI (US) — An ingredient in red wine long thought to reduce the risk of heart disease may also increase the chances for a full recovery from all types of prostate cancer, including aggressive tumors. (more…)

New cancer drug has 10x the punch

U. MISSOURI (US) — Medicinal chemists have made an existing cancer drug ten times more potent by adding a special structure to it. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jul 16, 2012 16:15 - 0 Comments

Prostate cancer drug derived from tea, gold

U. MISSOURI (US) — Scientists have found a more efficient way to target prostate tumors—gold nanoparticles and a compound found in tea leaves. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 1, 2012 10:12 - 0 Comments

To allocate funds, rank health risks

U. MISSOURI (US) — A new system may help public health care organizations allocate resources by prioritizing health risks and conditions—in some cases before they become major health problems. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 13, 2012 14:14 - 1 Comment

Blame stress, not chemo brain, for declines

U. MISSOURI (US) — Stress, not chemo brain, may be the reason many women with breast cancer experience cognitive decline, according to new research. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Mar 1, 2012 13:36 - 0 Comments

Different mix may make pesticide safer

U. MISSOURI (US) — Researchers are looking for ways to improve the efficiency and safety of a controversial pesticide in which the active ingredient, methyl iodide, is a known carcinogen. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Feb 29, 2012 12:52 - 0 Comments

Fitness programs for minorities lack input

U. MISSOURI (US) — A lack of cultural relevance may mean some fitness programs are falling short in improving the overall health of minorities, a new study finds. (more…)

Society & Culture - Feb 27, 2012 12:48 - 0 Comments

Family ties spur Latinos’ college success

U. MISSOURI (US) — Hispanics are enrolling in the higher education system at a greater rate than ever, yet are still less likely than their non-Hispanic peers to enter college or earn degrees. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jan 31, 2012 18:07 - 1 Comment

30-foot prehistoric crocodile wore head ‘shield’

U. MISSOURI (US) — A researcher has identified a new species of prehistoric crocodile nicknamed “Shieldcroc” due to a thick-skinned shield on its head. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 19, 2012 9:22 - 2 Comments

Breast cancer survivors benefit from mindfulness

U. MISSOURI (US) — Mindfulness-based stress reduction may ease recovery for breast cancer survivors, researchers say. (more…)

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