Articles by Alyssa Navarro
DNA Is The Blueprint Of Life Thanks To Its Dynamic Nature
A strange feature present in the DNA may be the main reason why it's well-suited as the blueprint of life, instead of the RNA. Researchers investigate the differences between the two.
Scientists Spot New Genetic Variations Linked To Depression Risk
Scientists in Boston have detected 15 new DNA regions that appear to be linked with a person's risk of depression. The findings may help researchers develop better treatments.
Eating More Meat Increases Mortality Risk, But Plant Protein Lowers It
High intake of animal protein such as eggs, meat or dairy is bad for the health and may increase risk of death, a new study has revealed. However, eating plant protein may help reduce the risk.
Lonely Woolly Mammoths On Alaskan Island Died Of Thirst
An isolated population of Alaskan woolly mammoths survived 5,000 years after their cousins and relatives went extinct. However, a new study revealed that it was the lack of access to freshwater that finally took them down.
Trampoline Park-Related Injuries Soar 12-Fold In The US
As the number of trampoline parks in the U.S. increases, so do the cases of park-related injuries, a new study has revealed. Injuries range from broken legs, neck sprains, concussions and many more.
Water Temperatures In Lake Tahoe Rising 15 Times Faster Than Ever: UC Davis Study
California's iconic Lake Tahoe is warming up 15 times faster than its historic average, a new report revealed. What is causing the sharp increase in water temperatures?
Drone Technology Helps NOAA Scientists Study Whales Off Hawaii
Gathering data on whales and dolphins is often difficult because scientists have to be careful not to disturb the marine animals' behavior. Can the use of drone technology improve research?
Lesson From General Mills Flour Recall? Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough Or Batter
American food company General Mills is expecting the recall of roughly 45 million pounds of flour over cases of E.coli contamination. Experts say the biggest takeaway from the incident is this: don't eat raw cookie dough or batter.
Glowing Purple Blob Found On Ocean Floor Puzzles Scientists [Video]
Is it a glowing disco ball? Is it a spider egg sac? Scientists have discovered a mysterious purple blob that has left them stumped. Watch the video to find out.
Deep Space Travelers Face Higher Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease
Astronauts who travel to the moon and beyond may face higher risks of dying from heart disease, a new study revealed. The report is the first to look into the long-term effects of deep space travel based on past missions.
Scientists Find One True Wolf In The North, But There Is A Problem
The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is considered as the one 'true' wolf species in North America, a new study suggests. How can this affect the Endangered Species Act?
2 New Ant Species Remind Scientists Of 'Game Of Thrones' Dragons
The dragon ants are coming. Two new species of ants with strange spikes resemble the dragons in 'Game of Thrones' so much that scientists have decided to name the species after them.
Missing Craters On Dwarf Planet Ceres May Be Linked To Ice Volcanoes
During its 4.5 billion-year history, Ceres is not immune to violent asteroid collisions. A new study suggests a strange anomaly on the dwarf planet: researchers say Ceres is missing a few large impact craters.
NASA Trains Undersea Crew To Prepare For Missions In Deep Space
NASA's crew of aquanauts are training deep below the Atlantic Ocean in preparation for future deep sea missions. The crew will carry out several scientific studies for two weeks.
Lichen Biological Pairing Actually Has A Hidden Third Partner
The lichen biological pairing has been considered a model for symbiosis for 150 years. However, a new study suggests there might be a third party in this biological process.
Changes In Personality, Behavior Might Be Harbinger Of Dementia
Sudden and long-time changes in mood, personality or behavior may be an early sign of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a new report suggests. Researchers in Canada created a questionnaire that may indicate risks of early progression.
Chinese Scientists To Perform First Ever CRISPR Gene-Editing Trial On Humans
For the first time, a team of Chinese scientists will use the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technique in a clinical trial on lung cancer patients. The clinical trial is expected to begin next month.
Humans And Wild Birds Strike A Deal To Hunt For Honey And Wax
A bird species in Africa known as honeyguides have been known to attract human honey-hunters through a special call. Now, a new study revealed that the relationship between humans and honeyguides is fostered by a two-way communication.
Primates Enjoy Booze: Can It Hint At The Roots Of Alcoholism?
Two monkey-like primate species appear to enjoy drinking 'booze' in the jungle, a new study revealed. The findings may help scientists pinpoint the roots of alcoholism or too much alcohol consumption in humans.
Two Rocky, Earth-Sized Exoplanets May Be Habitable: MIT Study
The innermost exoplanets located in the TRAPPIST-1 star system may be habitable, a new study has revealed. Scientists uncovered both exoplanets' atmospheric conditions during a double transit.
A 150-Mile Asteroid May Have Struck The Moon And Formed Imbrium Basin
A 'protoplanet-sized' asteroid may have sheared off a huge chunk of the moon and formed the Imbrium Basin, a new study suggests. What can this discovery tell us about the early solar system?
'Most Detailed' Brain Map Presents Nearly 100 Previously Unknown Regions
Scientists from Washington University have created a painstakingly detailed map that presents previously unknown regions of the brain. How will this brain map change the field of neuroscience?
US Court Rules Navy Sonar Used In 70 Percent Of World's Oceans Hurts Whales
A federal appeals court in the United States ruled that the Navy's use of sonar systems negatively affects marine life. Environmental advocates say these systems disrupt the mating and feeding of marine animals.
Delirium In Older Patients After Surgery Is Linked To Cognitive Decline: Study
For older patients, experiencing delirium after surgery or hospitalization may be tied to cognitive decline, a new study suggests. Researchers in Boston examined the relationship between the two.
Roche's Blood Cancer Drug Gazyva Fails To Meet Main Endpoints
Swiss drugmaker Roche has announced that the phase III clinical trial for its blood cancer drug did not meet its endpoint. The drug is designed to treat an aggressive form of blood cancer known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Russia's Soyuz-U Rocket Sends MS Spacecraft En Route To Space Station
Russia has successfully sent a Progress MS spacecraft en route to the International Space Station on Saturday for a two-day trip. The cargo ship is expected to arrive at the ISS on Tuesday, July 19.
Ducklings Can Identify Colors, Shapes To Recognize Their Mothers
As soon as ducklings are born, they immediately imprint on the nearest object they see. A new study by Oxford University explains how the process of imprinting happens.
Watch Livestream SpaceX Launch Resupply Mission Tonight
For the second time, SpaceX will attempt to deliver a docking ring to the International Space Station on Monday, 12:45 a.m. ET. The mission is crucial for the commercial space industry. Watch the live spectacle here.
World's Earliest Farmers Originated From Diverse Group In The Fertile Crescent
Did agriculture originate from a homogeneous group of early farmers? A new study suggests otherwise, indicating that farming during the Stone Age may have been invented by diverse groups in the Fertile Crescent.
New iDISCO Imaging Technology May Help Pinpoint Cause Of Alzheimer's Disease
A new imaging technology called iDISCO developed by scientists in New York City may help pinpoint the causes of Alzheimer's disease. Here's how the technology works.
