Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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The Young Sperm, Poised for Greatness
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Mice With MS-Like Condition Walk Again After Human Stem Cell Treatment
Mice severely disabled by a condition similar to multiple sclerosis (MS) could walk less than two weeks following treatment with…
Ovarian Cancer Cells Are More Aggressive On Soft Tissues
Professor Michelle Dawson and graduate student Daniel McGrail used traction force microscopy to measure the forces exerted by cancer cells…
Making Money from Lignin: Roadmap Shows How to Improve Lignocellulosic Biofuel Biorefining
Professor Arthur Ragauskas prepares samples containing cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose for analysis using advanced nuclear magnetic resonance techniques. Credit: Gary…
Central Valley groundwater depletion raises Sierra and may trigger small earthquakes
GPS measurements show that the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges rise several millimeters per year (red dots) as a result…
Study finds hazardous flame retardants in preschool, childcare settings
A new study of preschools and day care centers finds that flame retardants are prevalent indoors, potentially exposing young children…
High-tech peg measures palsy patients’ dexterity
It looks like a game board and many of its users will find it fun, but there’s serious intent behind…
Caring for Horses Eases Symptoms of Dementia
In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia.…