Bacterium That Causes Bubonic Plague Still Found Everywhere

Medicine & Technology May 01, 2017

Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, was found in the ameba. This is deemed as a serious discovery as it could repeat the history.

Virginia to Start Mosquito Season On May 1; Experts Give Tips On Eliminating The Insect

May 01, 2017

The mosquito season in Virgina starts today, May 1. Check out the tips to prevent having mosquito bites and diseases.

Bears Discover Using Chemicals On Their Paws For Long Distance Communication

May 01, 2017

Researchers found out that brown bears in Poland use chemicals they secrete on their paws as a way of communication.

Trump Lifts Ban On Arctic Drilling For 'Billions of Dollars' & Creating Jobs

May 01, 2017

US President Donald Trump lifts the ban on drilling oil and gas in Artic and Atlantic areas for job creations and profit.

Ukraine Uses Nuclear Power Despite Having History Of Chernobyl Disaster

May 01, 2017

Ukraine now uses nuclear power for their citizens despite having a bitter history with it.

Sun's Eruptions May Have The Same Trigger, Recent Study Suggests

Apr 28, 2017

Peter Wyper of Durham University, UK suggests in his recent study that all small- and large-scale eruptions from the Sun may have the same trigger.

Body Clock Could Be Maintained By Synchronized Voltage Rhythms, Japanese Researchers Suggest

Apr 28, 2017

Japanese researchers found out in their study that a synchronized voltage rhythms are beneficial for the body to have a proper body clock.

ADAR1's New Function Discovered By Scientists: Protein Could Protect Stressed Cells From Death

Apr 28, 2017

Kazuko Nishikura of Winstar Institute and her team concluded in their study that the ADAR1's form ADAR1p110 protects other cells from stressors like ultraviolet radiation.

Megafaunal Extinction During Ice Age Caused By Too Much Moisture, Study Suggests

Apr 28, 2017

Megafaunal animals like mammoths and saber-toothed cats may have been extinct because of receiving too much moisture as a result of climate change, a new study suggests.

Osteoarthritis Could Be Prevented By Removing Old Cells

Apr 28, 2017

By removing the old accumulated cells on articular joints, osteoarthritis could be removed or prevented, according to a latest research study.

How This Enzyme Prevents Lung Diseases From Irritant Produced By Bugs

Apr 27, 2017

Latest research by UC San Fransico discovered the use of an enzyme that has been secreted by lungs. It is meant to destroy the chitin produced by bugs and molds.

How To Approach Hepatitis C-diagnosed People With Substance Abuse

Apr 27, 2017

In an editorial, a doctor in University of Buffalo has said that people with Hepatitis C and substance use disorder are having a hard accessing to proper healthcare.

Mars' 400-million-year Lull Discovered By Researchers

Apr 27, 2017

Scientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Arizon has discovered Mars' millions-year-old lull in large impacts in the Martian history.

Alchohol-induced Liver Damage Could Be Treated With Enzyme Treatment, Study Shows

Apr 27, 2017

A study shows that an intestinal enzyme might be the solution to prevent or reduce the alcohol-induced liver damange after it was experimented in mouse models.

Lake Erie Should Be Declared Impaired Due To Toxic Algae: Lawsuit Against US EPA Says

Apr 27, 2017

Environmental groups in Ohio and Michigan sued the US Environmental Protection Agency last Tuesday because allegations of mistreating the Lake Erie. They are also urging EPA to declare it as impared.