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Don't swat a fruit fly the next time you see one in a kitchen. That fly could have a major impact on our progress in deciphering sensory biology and animal behavior, including someday providing a better understanding of the human brain. ...

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that the nervous system and nerve-growth factor (NGF) play a major role in arthritis. The study was led by researchers at McGill University. ...

A promising brain-imaging technique has the potential to improve diagnoses for the millions of people suffering from Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. ...

A 36-year old woman in New Zealand is facing criminal charges after it was revealed that she conceived a child with an 11-year old boy. The details of the case have not been revealed due to its sensitive nature though a spokesperson for the ...

Researchers at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia reveal that parents find precautionary labels on foods unhelpful and confusing and often ignore the warnings, leading to increased risk of potentially life-threatening allergic ...

Want a good reason to pay attention in math class? Nature Communications has published a paper outlining how advanced mathematical modelling can be used in the fight against cancer. The paper is from Ottawa researchers. The technique predicts how different treatments and genetic modifications might allow cancer-killing, oncolytic viruses to overcome the natural defences that cancer cells use to stave off viral infection. ...

An American man has claimed that he has invented a formula that gives his body the exact amount of vitamins and minerals it needs to survive and added that he has not eaten three solid meals a day for the last few months. Rob Rhinehart believes ...

As part of a crackdown on the psychoactive substances which mimic the highs of their illegal counterparts, Australia imposed an interim ban on 19 synthetic cannabis and cocaine-like drugs. ...

Scientists at UCL have described for the first time a mechanism that cells use to group together and move around the body – called 'chase and run.' ...

The painful rheumatic condition gout is often associated with the big toe. Despite this, researchers have found that patients whose gout first involved other joints, like knee or elbow are at highest risk of further flare-ups. ...

Intelligent animals like apes may have some sort of mind reading capability, as they have the ability to intuit each others' intentions suggests scientists. ...

There is now evidence offered by a genius 14-year-old that honey could be the solution to destroy the lethal MRSA superbug. Melbourne high school student, Zaynab Sheriffdeen, has come out with a cure for MRSA superbugs with manuka honey. ...

The Indian government has introduced a new mental health that bans the use of electric shock treatment without anesthesia, decriminalizes suicides for the mentally ill and allows...

Are you sweating a lot due to the sun? Are you afraid of smelling bad during the humid monsoon? To get rid of foul body odour find respite in fruity, fresh and floral fragrances, but stay away from heavy scents, experts say. ...

An all-new concept was developed by marketers in which they can keep an eye on consumers watching their ads offline. ...

New Yorkers have already pedalled a total of 475,970 miles (766,000 kilometers) -- essentially, to the Moon and back, since the Big Apple launched its bike share program late last month. ...

In a landmark ruling that could have broader implications, an Australian court agreed with a gender trailblazer that sex is not just limited to being a male or a female. ...

A survey carried out among clothing stores in Paddington and Bondi Junction by University of Sydney business school’s Richard Hall and Diane van den Broek reveals that good looks were an important factor considered by would-be employers before ...

Croatia's azure Adriatic coastline dotted with over a thousand verdant islands has already won the nation a spot on the world tourist map and hopes are high that July's EU entry will boost the sector. ...

According to a controversial study by Canadian researchers published this week, men and their preference for younger female mates may have led to the phenomenon of menopause in women. ...

Middle-aged women suffering from urinary incontinence were more likely to suffer from depression compared to those without the condition, a new study conducted by researchers at University of Adelaide reveals. However, help is available for ...

Several new studies will be presented by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai at ENDO 2013, The Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting & Expo (ENDO)...

A new study has revealed that peer-based programs that provide condoms and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in sex workers and their clients have been pretty successful...

Researchers at MIT have come out with a new automated program that can help people improve social interaction and speaking skills in people. The new program, known as...

Proteins have been the focus of intense research, particularly the manner in which they are produced from genetically coded templates—a process commonly known as translation because of their central importance to biology. While the general mechanism of translation has been understood for some time, protein synthesis can initiate by more than one mechanism. One of the least well understood mechanisms is known as cap-independent translation. ...

Doctors have finally found out the secret behind paralympic cyclist Tom Staniford’s lack of fat in the body with researchers identifying a genetic mutation that makes it impossible for him to store fat under his skin. Researchers at ...

US President Barack Obama has admitted that being a father was not easy for anyone. The 51-year-old politician said in his weekly Internet and radio address that there is no substitute for father's love and support. He also ...

More than 243 million pounds are expected to be spent by Britons to celebrate the arrival of Prince William and Kate’s baby. The royals are set to cash in on the birth as...

A new study conducted in laboratory mice reveals that fathers who are fat were more likely to produce children who struggle with weight problems. The study was conducted...

Codman Neuro, part of J&J, has just received the CE Mark for the latest version of its REVIVE SE clot removal device. The device has a nitinol mesh in a really small basket which is capable of expanding and reaching the vasculature in the ...