Genetic study of human remains from across Americas documents prehistoric migration and helps return contested body to its people A massive study of ancient remains spanning two continents has revealed the movements of the first people to colonise the Americas. Scientists sequenced the genomes of 15 ancient Americans from across ... Read More »
Revolutionary work on the body’s immune system and a host of new drug trials mean that beating cancer may be achievable Last month, the Nobel prize in medicine was awarded for two breakthrough scientific discoveries heralded as having “revolutionised cancer treatment”, and “fundamentally changed the way we view how cancer ... Read More »
Unbelievable’ results could translate to years of extra life for some patients Cutting edge cancer treatments which are currently held back as a last resort for patients with no other options could mean people “live years longer” when used as a first choice, experts have said. Immunotherapies, which reprogramme the ... Read More »
The discover of a unique rooting anatomy from 407m years ago supports theory roots evolved at least twice, and step by step Most of us do not spend much time contemplating plant roots. Not only do they suffer from the wider issue of plant blindness, but they are also the ... Read More »
Research in Taiwan has show a link between very high levels of air pollution and oral cancer High levels of air pollution are linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer, new research has revealed. Scientists have previously linked high air pollution to a host of health problems, from an ... Read More »
This year’s Nobel prize for economics has been awarded to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer for their work on sustainable growth. The US economists’ research focuses on how climate change and technology have affected the economy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said they had addressed “some of our time’s ... Read More »
Genetic evidence reveals family structure and origins of the Longobards, a group that ruled northern Italy after the western Roman empire collapsed DNA recovered from 6th century graves has offered an unprecedented insight into a largely mysterious period of ancient history. Europe underwent a massive upheaval from the 3rd to ... Read More »
‘There is an awareness among the entire population about what to do in the event of an impending disaster. And there is a respect for natural hazards’ The strongest typhoon to hit Japan in more than 25 years has left a trail of destruction across the country, shutting down a ... Read More »
‘Analysing the biological material that has been discovered will present us with a clearer view of the first communities that settled in the Delta’ One of the oldest-known villages in the Nile Delta, dating back to the Neolithic era, has been discovered in Egypt. Chief archaeologist Frederic Gio said his ... Read More »
‘Breakthrough’ antidepressants work in same way as painkiller drugs and similarly reinforce addiction Ketamine-based treatments for severe depression could further fuel the addiction epidemic sweeping the US, researchers have warned, after a new study found the drug affects the brain in the same way as opioid medications. Stanford University researchers ... Read More »
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