Health & Medicine
- Health & Medicine
Adult mouse gut makes new neurons
Scientists find newborn nerve cells in the intestines of adult mice, suggesting a new line of research for treating intestinal disorders.
- Health & Medicine
BPA: House tries to put feds on the spot
New legislation has a proviso asking for a reanalysis of a widely used plasticizer's safety.
By Janet Raloff - Health & Medicine
Twin towers fallout lingers
People who were near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, have high asthma and post-trauma stress rates years later.
By Nathan Seppa - Animals
New HIV-1 group
Scientists have identified another variant of the virus that can cause AIDS.
- Health & Medicine
The not-so-dispensable spleen
Spleen plays more roles than previously known.
By Nathan Seppa - Health & Medicine
When BPA-free isn’t
A type of plastic that shouldn't contain a hormone-mimicking ingredient may have it anyway, Canadian government scientist find.
By Janet Raloff - Health & Medicine
Creating fat that burns calories
Researchers find a way to make energy-using brown fat from skin cells.
- Chemistry
Beehive extract: Coming to the Tour de France?
Bees may have a performance-enhancing answer for hot blooded pursuits.
By Janet Raloff - Health & Medicine
Throat cancer from HPV proves treatable
Cancer of the throat caused by the human papillomavirus isn’t as deadly as such cancer that arises from other causes.
By Nathan Seppa - Agriculture
How weed killers might protect our eyes: It’s corny
Herbicides can boost trace-nutrient concentrations in sweet corn.
By Janet Raloff - Chemistry
Brilliant blue for the spine
A study in rats suggests the blue dye similar to that found in popsicles and sports drinks may prevent cell death after spinal cord injury.
- Health & Medicine
Pre-chewed baby food can spread HIV
An age-old cultural practice may offer new dangers in the era of AIDS.
By Janet Raloff