Ancient Source of Oxygen for Life Discovered Hidden Deep in the Earth’s Crust
Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered a source of oxygen deep in the Earth’s crust that may have influenced the evolution of life before the…
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Scientific Trial Proves Diet Supplement Can Prevent Hereditary Cancer
Could a banana a day keep the cancer doc away? A major preventive effect from resistant starch on a wide range of cancers has been…
A Revolutionary Discovery Could Help People With Unexplained Liver and Kidney Issues
Scientists have identified a new liver and kidney disease In a groundbreaking finding, researchers have identified a new disease that may provide hope to people…
Drug Prevents Premature Aging After Radiotherapy
A one-off treatment has been found to prevent long-term negative effects of cancer treatments Recent research discovered that a simple, one-time treatment might prevent the…
Just a Small Amount of Protein Supplement Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
Drinking a small serving of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. According to…
Spectacular Chain-Mail Structure: The Protective Armor of Superbug C. difficile Revealed
Spectacular structure of chain-mail may explain the success of C.diff at defending itself against antibiotics and immune system molecules. The spectacular structure of the protective…
Pioneering Test Reliably Predicts the Spread or Return of Deadly Skin Cancer
New test developed as mechanism of skin cancer growth understood. A pioneering test that reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form…
Misophonia: Supersensitive Brain Connection Causes Hatred of Noises
A supersensitized brain connection has been identified in people who suffer from misophonia, an extreme reaction to “trigger” sounds. For the first time, researchers led…
Ancient DNA From Neolithic Tombs in Britain Reveals the World’s Oldest Family Tree
Analysis of ancient DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed that most of the people buried there were from five…
Climatic Drivers of Honey Bee Disease Revealed in New Study
Honey bee colonies worldwide have suffered from a range of damaging diseases. A new study has provided clues on how changing weather patterns might be…
Climate Change Driving a Large Increase in Intense Storms Across Europe
Climate change is driving a large increase in intense, slow-moving storms, a new study by Newcastle University and the Met Office has found. Investigating how…
Researchers Identify People That Are Missing a Critical Cell Process – Unique Insight Into Human Physiology
Patients with a unique cellular disorder are helping researchers understand a series of health complications better. For the first time, researchers led by Newcastle University,…
Genetic Link Discovered Explaining Why Some People Who Catch COVID-19 Don’t Become Sick
The first evidence of a genetic link explaining why some people who catch Covid-19 don’t become sick has been discovered. A scientific and medical team…
Abundance of Life on Coral Reefs Has Been Puzzling Since Charles Darwin’s Day – New Research Provides Answers
Study reveals open ocean waters once assumed to be unproductive are in fact teeming with an abundance of life on coral reefs. Since Charles Darwin’s…
Huge International Effort: Forty Years of Coral Spawning Captured in One Place for the First Time
Efforts to understand when corals reproduce have been given a boost thanks to a new resource that gives scientists open access to more than forty…
Brand New Type of Organic LEDs Speed Up Data Transfer
Researches are pushing the boundaries of data speed with a brand new type of organic LEDs. An international research team, involving Newcastle University experts, developed…
New Research Shows Adolescence Is Ruff for Dogs Too
New research led by scientists from Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham has shown that typical teenage behavior doesn’t just occur in young humans…
“Hiding in Plain Sight” – Origins of Human Language Pathway in the Brain at Least 25 Million Years Old
Scientists have discovered an earlier origin to the human language pathway in the brain, pushing back its evolutionary origin by at least 20 million years….
