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Early Human Ancestors Had More Variable Diet
August 8, 2012 New research sheds more light on the diet and home ranges of early hominins belonging to three different genera, notably Australopithecus, Paranthropus and Homo -- that were discovered at sites such ... > full story -
Stem Cell Therapy Could Offer New Hope for Defects and Injuries to Head, Mouth
July 30, 2012 In the first human study of its kind, researchers found that using stem cells to re-grow craniofacial tissues—mainly bone—proved quicker, more effective and less invasive than traditional ... > full story -
New Species of Ancient Rodents Hint at What Could Be World's Oldest Grasslands
July 23, 2012 Researchers have described two ancient species of South American rodents, including the oldest chinchilla, a discovery that substantiates what might be the earliest grasslands in the world. The two ... > full story -
One Step Closer to Growing a Tooth
July 19, 2012 To build a tooth, a detailed recipe to instruct cells to differentiate towards proper lineages and form dental cells is needed. Researchers have now found a marker for dental stem cells. They showed ... > full story -
Short-Term Intestinal Parasite Infection Triggers Specific Cytokines That Can Prevent the Development of Type 1 Diabetes
July 19, 2012 Short-term infection with intestinal worms may provide long-term protection against type I diabetes (TID), suggests a new study. The incidence of TID is relatively low in developing countries. One ... > full story -
Engineering Technology Reveals Eating Habits of Giant Dinosaurs
July 16, 2012 High-tech technology, traditionally usually used to design racing cars and aeroplanes, has helped researchers to understand how plant-eating dinosaurs fed 150 million years ago. A team of ... > full storyMore: -
Discovery of Epigenetic Links in Cell-Fate Decisions of Adult Stem Cells Paves Way for New Osteoporosis Treatments
July 9, 2012 The ability to control whether certain stem cells ultimately become bone cells holds great promise for regenerative medicine and potential therapies aimed at treating metabolic bone diseases, ... > full story -
Ancient Human Ancestors Had Unique Diet
June 27, 2012 When it came to eating, an upright, 2-million-year-old African hominid had a diet unlike virtually all other known human ancestors, says a new ... > full storyMore: -
Healthy Habits Can Prevent Disease
June 4, 2012 Five new studies provide evidence to support simple steps we can take to prevent illness and improve our overall health. Researchers report on fish consumption to reduce the risk of colon cancer; the ... > full story -
Gum Disease Joins Hot Flashes and PMS Associated With Women's Hormones
May 29, 2012 Women, keep those toothbrushes and dental floss handy. A comprehensive review of women's health studies has shown a link between women's health issues and gum ... > full story
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