biology

Antiaging protein GDF11 could be source of rejuvenation from young blood

Posted in Medicine on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

A specific protein, GDF11, may explain young bloods beneficial effects.

Mass extinctions linked to comet and asteroid showers

Posted in Science on 24th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Mass extinctions occurring over the past 260 million years were likely caused by comet and asteroid showers.

The Science Surrounding Cryonics

Posted in Science on 23rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

What the nervous system of the roundworm, frozen embryos, and extreme hypothermia tell us about preserving the mind.

Study shows antioxidant use may actually promote the spread of cancer

Posted in Medicine on 19th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Cancer cells may benefit more from antioxidants than normal cells, raising concerns about the use of antioxidants by cancer patients.

Researchers pinpoint where the human brain stores time and place of memories

Posted in Medicine on 17th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers from Ohio State University have discovered where the human brain stores the time and place of memories.