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Australia's Megafauna Coexisted With Humans
Analyses of ancient fossils suggest that early Australian Aborigines did not wipe out the continent's megafauna in a frenzied hunting rampage. New research conducted by Australian and British scientists reveals that in fact humans and megafauna, such as gigantic three tonne wombat-like creatures, a ferocious marsupial "lion"and the world's all-time biggest lizard, may have co-existed for around 15,000 years. Adding Folic Acid To Bread Could Help In The Fight Against Depression
A unique study has confirmed a link between depression and low levels of folate, a vitamin which comes from vegetables. Depression may soon become the second leading cause of disability worldwide. It affects between 5% and 10% of individuals and is the third most common reason for consultation in primary care. Viral Infections May Be Linked To Obesity
Experts don't dispute the important role that diet and activity play in maintaining a healthy weight. But can poor eating habits and a less active lifestyle fully explain the prevalence of obesity in the US today? That question has led some researchers to ask whether there might be other causes for this serious problem. Researchers Closer To Helping Hearing-Impaired Using Stem Cells
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are several steps closer to the day when a profoundly deaf patient's own bone marrow cells could be used to let him or her hear the world. Researchers Search For Aging, Osteoporosis Genes
Researchers have examined close to 100,000 genetic markers for low bone mass and aging to help determine which genes are responsible for the development of osteoporosis and longevity. First Evidence Of Brain Abnormalities Found In Pathological Liars
A USC study found the first evidence of brain abnormalities - specifically in the prefrontal cortex - in pathological liars. While more research is needed, the findings indicate a neurobiological basis for habitual lying. FBI Still Losing Laptops
Between three and four FBI laptops are lost or stolen each month and the agency often can't say whether data on the machines is sensitive or classified, according to the DOJ. By the Associated Press. Mesotherapy Not Proven As A Safe Alternative To Liposuction
The allure of shedding unwanted pockets of fat with a series of simple injections, known as mesotherapy, sounds too good to be true - and it just might be. Airplane Design:Better Flight-control Systems, Safer, Cheaper, And Gre
Scientists are developing a new computer-aided holistic solution for the early phase of aircraft design. With knowledge from many fields, it is possible to propose the right solution for the aircraft's control system at an early stage. This reduces the risk of wasted efforts on faulty designs, which entails lower developmental costs and enhanced safety. Promising New Class Of Inhibitors Against West Nile Virus Identified
Researchers have identified a new class of compounds that may inhibit West Nile virus in humans. West Nile virus, a member of the flavivirus family which also includes dengue virus and yellow fever virus, can cause disease in humans, horses, and other vertebrate species when transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
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