Embedded at the end of chromosomes are structures called "telomeres” that in normal cells become shorter as cells divide.
New Study Reveals an Unexpected Survival Mechanism of a Subset of Cancer Cells
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What Is Known – and Not Known – About Heart Muscle Diseases in Children
Cardiomyopathies (heart muscle diseases) in children are the focus of a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that provides insight into the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases as well as identifying future research priorities.
Supporting Families with Twin Babies…or More
When families are told they are expecting twins or triplets (or more) their first reaction can range from surprise, disbelief or joy – through to shock, or even fear.
New Compound Which Kills Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs Discovered
A new compound developed by University of Sheffield experts has killed antibiotic resistant gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, during tests.
Scientists Investigate Global Spread of Stinging Jellyfish
“Get it off of me! Get it off of me!” shrieked Mary Carman, a marine ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as she flailed knee deep in the bath-like water of Farm Pond on Martha’s Vineyard.
Light at Night Is Harmful for Amphibians, New Research Shows
Light at night might be convenient for humans, but it’s having a detrimental effect on amphibian populations, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
