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- Could Depression Actually Be a Form of Infectious Disease?
- Cannabis extract can have dramatic effect on brain cancer, says new research
- Intergalactic 'wind' is stripping galaxies of star-forming gas
- The science behind total recall: New player in brain function and memory
- Magnetic fields frozen into meteorite grains tell a shocking tale of solar system birth
- Bacteria become 'genomic tape recorders', recording chemical exposures in their DNA
- Females protect offspring from infanticide by forcing males to compete through sperm
- Self-repairing software tackles malware
- Disgust leads people to lie and cheat; Cleanliness promotes ethical behavior
| Could Depression Actually Be a Form of Infectious Disease? Posted: 14 Nov 2014 09:43 AM PST Major depressive disorder (MDD) should be re-conceptualized as an infectious disease, according to a professor. A new article suggests that major depression may result from parasitic, bacterial, or viral infection. The article presents examples that illustrate possible pathways by which these microorganisms could contribute to the etiology of MDD.  |
| Cannabis extract can have dramatic effect on brain cancer, says new research Posted: 14 Nov 2014 05:56 AM PST Experts have shown that when certain parts of cannabis are used to treat cancer tumors alongside radio therapy treatment the growths can virtually disappear.  |
| Intergalactic 'wind' is stripping galaxies of star-forming gas Posted: 13 Nov 2014 12:29 PM PST Astronomers have provided the first direct evidence that an intergalactic 'wind' is stripping galaxies of star-forming gas as they fall into clusters of galaxies. The observations help explain why galaxies found in clusters are known to have relatively little gas and less star formation when compared to non-cluster or 'field' galaxies.  |
| The science behind total recall: New player in brain function and memory Posted: 13 Nov 2014 12:29 PM PST Is it possible to change the amount of information the brain can store? Maybe, according to a new international study. The research has identified a molecule that puts a brake on brain processing and when removed, brain function and memory recall is improved.  |
| Magnetic fields frozen into meteorite grains tell a shocking tale of solar system birth Posted: 13 Nov 2014 11:21 AM PST Astrophysicists say that magnetic clues in a meteorite outline the earliest steps in the formation of the solar system and Earth-like planets.  |
| Bacteria become 'genomic tape recorders', recording chemical exposures in their DNA Posted: 13 Nov 2014 11:20 AM PST Engineers have transformed the genome of the bacterium E. coli into a long-term storage device for memory. They envision that this stable, erasable, and easy-to-retrieve memory will be well suited for applications such as sensors for environmental and medical monitoring.  |
| Females protect offspring from infanticide by forcing males to compete through sperm Posted: 13 Nov 2014 11:20 AM PST New research shows the females of some species will have many mates to ensure unclear paternity, so that males can't resort to killing their rival's offspring for fear of killing their own. This forces males to evolve to compete through sperm quantity, leading to ever-larger testicles. Scientists find that as testis size increases, infanticide disappears.  |
| Self-repairing software tackles malware Posted: 13 Nov 2014 11:00 AM PST Computer scientists have developed software that not only detects and eradicates never-before-seen viruses and other malware, but also automatically repairs damage caused by them. The software then prevents the invader from ever infecting the computer again.  |
| Disgust leads people to lie and cheat; Cleanliness promotes ethical behavior Posted: 13 Nov 2014 09:33 AM PST While feelings of disgust can increase behaviors like lying and cheating, cleanliness can help people return to ethical behavior, according to a recent study. The study highlights the powerful impact emotions have on individual decision-making.  |
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