Ouch! Plucking Hair in Specific Patterns Regrows Hair Six Times Thicker...
If there's a cure for male pattern baldness, it might hurt a little. A team led by USC Stem Cell Principal Investigator Cheng-Ming Chuong...
Think You Have Alzheimer’s? Study Say You Might be Right
New research by scientists suggests that people who notice their memory is slipping may be on to something. The research, led by Richard Kryscio,...
Gamma-Tocotrienol Slows Diet-Induced Obesity and Improves Insulin Resistance in Animal Model
Researchers from the University of Florida report that gamma-tocotrienol from red palm oil accumulates in adipose tissues, slowing down high-fat diet-induced obesity and improving...
Gene Therapy Helps Weak Mice Grow Strong, May Benefit ALS and...
A virus that shuttles a therapeutic gene into cells may one day help people with a range disorders, from muscular dystrophy to amyotrophic lateral...
Common Pain Reliever Blocks Ability to Feel Pleasure
Researchers studying the commonly used pain reliever acetaminophen found it has a previously unknown side effect: It blunts positive emotions. In the study, participants...
Early Diagnosis of Autism with EEG Test in Development
One in every 68 American children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, diagnosis of this condition is stuck in the dark ages —...
Study Raises Concern Over Release of BPA, Antimony From Warm Plastic...
A study from the University of Florida reveals that plastic water bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate release antimony and bisphenol A, commonly called BPA....
Saffron Extracts: Potential Role in Prevention of Prostate Cancer
A new Italian study suggests that crocins, natural carotenoid chemical compounds found in saffron (Crocus sativus L.), and crocetin esters, which are produced in...
Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products Detected in Crops Grown in Recycled Water
Irrigating crops with recycled water can result in vegetables laced with small amounts of drugs and personal care chemicals, but researchers disagree on whether...
Biologists Delay Aging, Increase Lifespan 30% in Animal Model, Suggest Role...
Biologists have identified a gene that can slow the aging process when activated remotely in key organ systems. The life scientists, working with fruit...
Mold Toxin in Cereals, Coffee and Wine Inhibits Cell Regeneration in...
Researchers in Europe report that a common mycotoxin found in many types of foods, especially cereals and their derivatives, can inhibit the brain's ability...
SSRI Antidepressant Alters Brain Structure After Just One Dose
A single dose of antidepressant is enough to produce dramatic changes in the functional architecture of the human brain. Brain scans taken of people...
