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The entire animal kingdom does it, but most humans become squeamish and pull their faces at the very notion. But now, scientists are suggesting that mothers—and perhaps even fathers—would benefit from eating parts of the placenta following child birth. Yum. More »

A study published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals that certain cancer cells are particularly sensitive to p21, a protein that typically forces normal and cancer cells to stop dividing, which recently displayed its ability to kill cancer cells in some cases. Although the finding...

Going bald is the one big vanity concern among most men. But relax, it doesn't need to be that way; scientists have just worked out exactly why men go bald, and already have a way to stop it happening. The discovery could mean treatments are developed to suppress the protein and to stop...

Yale researchers have discovered how the "guardian of the genome'' oversees quality control in the production of sperm - and perhaps in many other cells as well. The research published online in the journal Current Biology opens up the potential of developing new forms of birth control and...

A team of scientists from the Scripps Research Institute, collaborating with members of the drug discovery company Receptos, has created the first high-resolution virtual image of cellular structures called S1P1 receptors, which are critical in controlling the onset and progression of multiple...

UCLA life scientists and their colleagues have provided the first evidence of a causal link between traumatic brain injury and an increased susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder. Their new study, published in the in the journal Biological Psychology, also suggests that people who...

It starts like this: Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition? In science, as in any area, reputations are based on knowledge and expertise in a field and on published, peer-reviewed work. If you need surgery, you want a highly experienced expert in the field who has done a...

Study reveals 17 percent of atheists with children are involved in religious institutions for social and personal reasons Some atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions for social and personal reasons, according to research from Rice University and the University at Buffalo...

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For those still doubting that we are now entering the Tribulation,read this frightening scientific report.I have inserted into it Book of Revelation verses that describe in more detail exactly what the science community is now predicting. SCIENCE PANEL:GET READY FOR EXTREME WEATHER...

billion year 2050.? Which factor will get affected? And where will the people live then?

...naturally, but new trends seem extreme? I see con after con talk about how the earth warms and cools throughout history... yeah, scientists agree... BUT... (and this is the key part)... after studying those past trends, they think that recent warming is different... and they are trying to...

...science talk, or is it just my teacher? Yes, I was being a little contemptuous, wasn't I? :) (I don't like him... Although asking on Yahoo! Answers would be a bit hypocritical. No offense.) He is a biologist and chemist. Not a biochemist though, I believe. Or does being both mean you are a...

A friend told me to get this book, but i don't remember the name. It was about two scientists and how they would build opposing inventions and argue about them? I think? She talked about one part where the machine could un-invent things? Sorry i don't really remember. Any help would be great thanks!

Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered the surprising details of how a powerful anti-HIV antibody grabs hold of the virus. The findings, published in Science Express on October 13, 2011, highlight a major vulnerability of HIV and suggest a new target for vaccine...

A breakthrough in the study of chlamydia genetics could open the way to new treatments and the development of a vaccine for this sexually transmitted disease. For decades research progress has been hampered because scientists have been prevented from fully understanding these bacteria as they...

And other things.... Episode 31: INTRO: Belinda, Jason, Jack and James. New panelist, James Cooper, TAM 9, Belinda's Masters studies. ON THE STREET: Martin Pribble at Think Inc. 2011. INTERVIEW: Eugenie Scott. NEWS: Faster-than-light neutrinos, Blackmores' pharmacy deal...

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You'll remember that a few days ago I asked people to contribute to the Climate Scientists Defense Fun. They needed money to stop denialists from personally harassing scientists. The needed funds were obtained from your donations and all is well!!!! However, the people who organized this...