A new drug has been discovered that can prevent programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. The drug could be a novel therapy for treating heart attack, stroke and neurodegenerative diseases, in which nerve cells are lost.
Scientists are making discoveries about how some fish locate their food and each other.
Jennifer DeBose, a researcher with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Flower Garden Banks and National Marine Sanctuary in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, is one of the authors of a recent study of a chemical known as Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) and its role in affecting aggregation behavior in fishes.
Thinking about a career in the health field? You might want to check out the Filipino Association for Health Career (FAHC) Health Conference on Apr. 5. The all-day event begins at 8 a.m. at the UC Davis Medical Center's medical school, located at 4610 X St. in Sacramento.
Sulfate in ice sheets suggests cause of dark ages
Between 533 and 536 AD, a volcanic eruption spewed dust particles into the atmosphere, causing global cooling, according to new evidence published in a paper in the Geophysical Research Letters.
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