Ancient Chinese folk remedy packs anti-cancer punch
...d killing the parasite. Lai said he began to wonder if the process might work with cancer, too. "Cancer cells need a lot of iron to replicate DNA when they divide," Lai explained. "As a result, cancer cells have much higher iron concentrations than normal cells. When we began to understand how a...Chimpanzee 'workshop' discovered in Congo
...Security. "At the same time, this study makes one wonder about the unnamed and never-to-be-known Goualougos now threatened before the saw."...The blotchier the face, the better the wasp
...ot on a house sparrow's chest. However, biologists wonder what keeps other animals from cheating by displaying a mark that indicates "I'm great" while actually being just average. Scientists hypothesize that social interactions discourage cheating, but demonstrations of such interactions have been elusive. ...Yellowstone microbes fueled by hydrogen, according to U. of Colorado study
...ella metabolizes hydrogen in the gut. It makes me wonder how many different kinds of microbes out there are metabolizing hydrogen in extreme environments." Instead of relying on traditional techniques of microbiology that utilize cultures grown in the lab, the CU-Boulder team used methodology developed by...Researchers blend folk treatment, high tech for promising anti-cancer compound
... how artemisinin functioned, Lai said, he began to wonder if the process had implications for cancer treatment. "I started thinking that maybe we could use this knowledge to selectively target cancer cells," he said. "So far, the outlook appears good." The next step in development under the Holley licensing...Biological clock may shut down long-term memory at night
...or tests by pulling 'all nighters' in school, ever wonder why your memory is now a bit foggy on what you learned? A University of Houston professor may have the answer with his research on the role of circadian rhythms in long-term learning and memory. Arnold Eskin, the John and Rebecca Moores Professor ...Successful test of single molecule switch opens the door to biomolecular electronics
...ons that suppress solvent-mediated events. It's no wonder that we could not get reliable results," he said. Though numerous molecules have been identified as targets for future use as nano-scale electronic components such as switches, photoelectric devices and hydrogen generators, some major technical probl...Hydrogen and methane provide raw energy for life at 'Lost City'
...nd have translucent or invisible shells so it's no wonder we didn't suspect the actual diversity," says Kelley, who was chief scientist on the expedition, which like the 2000 voyage was funded by the National Science Foundation. Other large organisms include crabs, corals and fish. Kelley will be co-princip...Migration study finds that sweeping management changes are needed to protect Atlantic bluefin tuna
...kyo fish market has even exceeded $100,000. Little wonder that these animals continue to endure relentless hunting pressure from fishing fleets around the world. ICCAT estimates that the western population has fallen more than 80 percent since the 1970s, and that the eastern stock also has declined. Today, ...Killer dinosaurs turned vegetarian
...se therizinosaur, Beipiaosaurus. So scientists now wonder if therizinosaurs originated in Asia and migrated through Europe to North America before the Atlantic Ocean basin opened up, or if they originated in North America and migrated through Europe to Asia. "Falcarius may have been home-grown," Kirkland ...Man, chimp difference may have made us prone to cancer
...d power between humans and chimps. The researchers wonder if a few small genetic changes had big effects on how the brains of each species have developed. "It could be relatively few switch genes that account for the difference," says Andrew Clark, a co-author on the study and a professor of molecular bio...Photos reveal new primate species
...places like Tanzania's Southern Highlands, but the wonder and mystery they contain." Meanwhile, WCS continues its conservation work in the Southern Highlands, while CI and independently funded researchers continue to support conservation efforts in the Udzungwas and in the other Eastern Arc Mountains. "Such......engage your intellectual curiosity with a sense of wonder that comes from standing at the shores of new worlds."...Discovery suggests why stem cells run through stop signs
... latest discovery with stem cell division makes us wonder if microRNAs also control division of other types of cells such as cancer cells." Other authors on the Nature paper are Kenji Nakahara of Northwestern University and Karin Fischer, Steve Hatfield and Halyna Shcherbata of the University of Washingt...U. Iowa finding speeds up immunization booster schedule
Parents often wonder why it takes a year or more and multiple shots to fully immunize their children against diseases like diphtheria and pertussis. The reason is twofold. First, a single vaccination generates only a small amount of immunity and booster shots are needed ...Tiny zebrafish teaches researchers how to fight off a deadly cancer
...of the group's earlier studies in mice led them to wonder whether malignant melanoma cells might respond to environmental cues present in an embryo model. They chose the zebrafish embryo, which is easily accessible and transparent and has been applied to the study of human cancer. The group questioned whe...150K to find out why you're a slime ball
...s of cooperation and self-sacrifice. "People might wonder why bother studying slime mould but it could lead to a greater understanding of human behaviour," explained Dr Thompson, who is based in the Faculty of Life Sciences. "We know that human behaviour, at least in part, is influenced by our genes, so stu...Cats' indifference towards sugar explained
...o taste sweets?" Brand adds, "I say jokingly, no wonder cats are cranky--not only do they have to hunt for their food, but they also can't enjoy a sweet dessert!"...Nutrition, education improve the well-being of cancer survivors
...h your life.' These women experience anxiety. They wonder about their cancer," said Michael Scheier, head of the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon and the study's lead author. The researchers followed the experiences of 252 women beginning two months after the completion of their treatment. The wo...Acupuncture versus acid reflux: 40% cut in sphincter relaxations brings hope for relief
...ncers of the esophagus have increased. Researchers wonder whether having H. pylori helps prevent GERD and other diseases. Future treatment will be greatly affected by the results of this research," the NIDDK paper concludes....