biology
New sleep genes found
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Most of us need seven to eight hours of sleep a night to function well, but some people seem to need a lot less sleep. The difference is largely due to genetic variability.
Earth 'entering new extinction phase' says US study
Posted in Science on 20th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
The report, led by the universities of Stanford, Princeton and Berkeley, said vertebrates were disappearing at a rate 114 times faster than normal.
Mining millions of genomes and health records to crack radical life extension
Posted in Business on 18th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
HLI (Human Longevity Inc) is building the worlds largest human genome sequencing center in the world.
Protect more bee species to safeguard crops, say scientists
Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Almost 80% of crop pollination by wild bees is provided by just 2% of the most common species, say scientists.
Self-awareness not unique to mankind
Posted in Science on 17th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A study has found that humans and other animals capable of mentally simulating environments require at least a primitive sense of self.