Can a Chinese medicinal herb Psoralea fructus build healthy bones?
Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for bone formation. A lack of osteoblasts will cause osteoporosis – a disease that occurs when…
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Scientists compared genetic data from tumors of breast cancer patients, and found patients with high body mass indexes…
Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for bone formation. A lack of osteoblasts will cause osteoporosis – a disease that occurs when…
Using an environment on Earth that simulates early Mars conditions, researchers found an abundance of bacteria that get their energy from…
Poor social support is a risk factor for PTSD, but it is unknown if poor social support is also a risk factor for Complex PTSD. This study…
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Sunlight does not reach the deepest parts of the ocean, but life still thrives in the darkness. Below depths of 200 meters, where sunlight…
In recent decades the search for extraterrestrial life has seen major advancements in technology and methodology. The search for…
The immune system is your body’s personal army of soldiers — when it comes across potentially harmful invaders like viruses and…
Humans are not built for Mars. Or rather, Mars isn't built for us, yet. Understanding the sacrifices such a massive undertaking needs is…
In a study conducted by Taiwanese scientists with female college students, they showed that internet addiction has a negative impact on…
A team of scientists has made valves which can operate on tiny channels of fluid the width of 3 human hairs! This paper, published in the…
Obesity and abnormal liver function have been predicted to play a part in extended hospitalization duration and worsen the health…