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GIANT Study Reveals Giant Number of Genes Linked to Height
Height A study conducted by the International Genetic Investigation of Anthropometric Traits (GIANT) Consortium, provides a better insight into the biology of height. It...
To beet or not to beet? Researchers test theories of beet juice benefits
You must have heard about the benefits of downing beet juice before exercising. It is a popular belief that it increases blood flow and...
Tumor Suppressor Protein Plays Key Role in Maintaining Immune Balance
In a research published online in the scientific journal – Nature Immunology, it is revealed that scientists at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...
Strategy Might Thwart Resistance to a Common Prostate Cancer Treatment
It has been known for quite a while that high levels of testosterone lead to the growth of prostate cancer. However, there is a...
Common Degenerative Eye Disease May Be Triggered By Tiny Mineral Deposits
A new research article that appeared in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the scientists at...
Know your enemy: Combating whooping cough requires informed vaccine booster schedules
In order to win any battle, it is important that you know your enemy. When it comes to fighting off diseases like the dreaded...
Can Alzheimer Disease Be Cured?
Alzheimer disease is a mysterious phenomenon that scares a lot of people because of their ignorance. However, knowing crucial facts protects you and gives...
Clearing the Air: Can Carrots Really Cause Lung Cancer?
If you were to randomly ask people on the street if carrots are good for you, you will most likely get a resounding yes....
Your pain reliever may also be diminishing your joy
Acetaminophen is the main ingredient of some of the commonly used pain relievers used in the United States. A new study regarding it has...
How Immune Cells Facilitate the Spread of Breast Cancer
The human body has its own system in place to fight off diseases and infections. Yes, we are talking about our body’s immune system...
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