Articles by Julienne Roman
Astronaut Plays Bagpipes Aboard The ISS To Honor Deceased Scientist
For the first time ever, an astronaut was able to play the bagpipes in space. The astronaut, who played the Amazing Grace on the Scottish pipes, did so in tribute to a deceased scientist colleague.
Baby's Leukemia Reversed By New Gene Editing Technique: Therapy May Also Work For Other Diseases
A previously untested gene editing technique was able to save the life of 1-year-old Layla after she was diagnosed with leukemia. Researchers are continuously researching to refine the technique so that it can be used to treat other gene-related disorders.
This Male Spider Mutilates Female Genitalia To Stop Future Mating
Researchers found that a certain species of male spiders tear off a part of their female's genitalia to prevent copulation with other spiders. Researchers think that this morbid way of securing paternity security may also be prevalent in other spider species.
Geologists Reveal How Climate Change Can Move Mountains
Geologists have found an increase in tectonic plate activity and erosion on mountain ranges due to climate change. These combined forces are responsible for making and destroying mountains as well as causing earthquakes and tsunamis.
FDA Panel Recommends Approval Of Merck Drug Sugammadex To Reverse Effect Of Muscle Relaxant
After several years and rejections, Merck & Co's drug sugammadex gets another chance to win FDA approval when an independent panel voted for the administration to do so this month. If it does come to pass, sugammadex will be the first drug of its kind in the U.S. to address neuromuscular block problems during surgery.
Study Finds Brisk Walking Better Than The Gym In Losing Weight
A new research found that brisk walking can help people lose weight better than hitting the gym. Researchers think this is because walking is free, easier to adapt and to perform routinely.
Cytokinetics, Amgen Heart Failure Drug Shows Promise In Clinical Study
Cytokinetics Inc. and Amgen's newest drug had very promising results during its Phase 2 clinical trial. This gives the researchers hope that the making of a drug that can improve cardiac function after heart failure is well on its way.
Blame DNA For Your Food Cravings: Gene Variants Make Some People More Likely To Eat High-Calorie Foods
For people who have a hard time resisting pastries and sweets, genetics may be the culprit. A team of researchers found a genetic variation that may be responsible for associating high-calorie foods with more satisfaction, possibly leading to obesity.
How Big Can Giant Rats Grow? Scientist Says They Can Grow Bigger Than Cows
The biggest known rodent species is an extinct rat that was about the size of a bull, and the largest living rodent is roughly as big as a sheep. Experts warn that modern day rats, if left unchecked, can reach these sizes in the near future.
Do We Live In A Multiverse? Strange Glow At Edge Of Milky Way Could Be Evidence Of Parallel Universe
A Caltech cosmologist found mysterious spots of light while studying a cosmic microwave background map. These spots of light may be due to an occurrence that could have resulted from the bumping of two parallel universes.
Mixed Martial Arts Less Dangerous Than Boxing: Study
Mixed martial arts may look more dangerous and brutal than boxing, a stigma that exists even in the medical community. However, a new study found that the former actually has lesser risk for serious injury compared to the latter.
Many People Who Think They Are Allergic To Penicillin May Safely Take The Drug: Study
Researchers found that not everyone who think they have penicillin allergy are actually allergic. People who mistake themselves as allergic to Penicillin are forced to opt for more dangerous antibiotics that are riskier to their health.
Scientists Identify Ways To Reduce Methane From Kangaroo Farts
Researchers found that kangaroos may not produce significantly less methane compared to cattle and sheep. Still, these marsupials don't fart as much as the latter animals, and scientists are trying to discover the why and the how.
Doctors Face Lower Number Of Malpractice Lawsuits When They Order More Tests
A new study found that doctors who have higher than average charges on diagnosing and treating patients are less likely to face malpractice suits. Whether this means that defensive medicine makes practice safer for doctors, however, is yet to be proven, researchers remind.
Mexico Sends Navy To Face Off With Invading Fly-Infested Seaweed
The seaweed problem in Mexico has grown urgent when tourists started cancelling trips because of the foul smelling algae on the beach. Authorities have sent the Navy to begin clean-up efforts.
Atacama Desert: Why Are Rare Flowers Blooming In the Earth's Driest Place?
Rare flowers bloomed in the vast lands of one of the driest places on the planet. Experts believe that these blossoms were brought about by climate change which caused abnormal rains that devastated the Atacama region early this year.
State Biologists Recommend Taking Wolves Off Of Oregon Endangered Species List
Scientists found that the gray wolf population in Oregon is steadily increasing. With these data, state biologists are planning to vote on removing the wolves from Oregon's Endangered Species list.
New Bat Species Found In 30-Year-Old Natural History Museum Alcohol Jar
A number of new bat species are being discovered around the world this year. Museum workers just discovered a new species of bat in one of the preserved jars in their vaults.
Julianna Snow: Psychiatrist Says Children Below 5 Years Old Do Not Understand Death
A 5-year-old girl asked her parents to let her forgo treatment even if it meant losing her life, bringing into mind the question of whether or not children at this age can truly understand life and death. Psychiatrists say, not entirely.
Interrupted Sleep Is Worse For Your Mood Than Shortened Sleep: Study
A new study found that interrupted sleep could do worse in someone's mood than having little sleep. Researchers were able to arrive to this conclusion after assessing the moods of participants who volunteered to undergo forced awakening sleep trials.
Antibiotic Use During Early Pregnancy May Not Lead To Birth Defects: Study
A new study is looking into the possibility that certain antibiotics can be used safely during the early stages of pregnancy. While their findings do show that using these drugs does not automatically cause birth defects, more research is needed to understand this further.
State Officials Probe Death Of Nevada Woman In Cryotherapy Accident
An employee was found frozen to death in one of the cryotherapy chambers of Rejuvenice cryotherapy spa. The cause of death is still unknown, and the family has launched an investigation to determine exactly what it is.
Stranded Juvenile Dolphin Rescued From Grand Isle Beach
A young dolphin stranded at the Grand Isle beach was rescued by the Audubon Nature Institute. The dolphin is not strong enough to swim on its own, though, so it is currently under observation and treatment at an aquatic center in New Orleans.
More US Students Using Marijuana Than Exclusively Smoking Cigarettes: Experts Reveal Why
CDC researchers found that while cigarette smoking among teens has lessened, marijuana use has more than doubled. Experts weigh in on what could have caused both the cigarette use decline and the growing rate of weed smoking.
First Major Trial Of Self-Healing Concrete Gets Underway
Researchers are testing the effectiveness of three self-healing cement technologies on its first trial run. The results could shed light on how the three technologies could be combined into a single self-repairing system for concrete in the future.
Loneliness A Public Health Crisis As Damaging As Poverty And Poor Housing: Report
A Scottish committee reported that loneliness and social isolation are becoming critical problems among the populace. It recommends for the government to address this as a public health concern and to work on removing the stigma of asking for help.
Married People Recover Better After Heart Surgery: Here Are Some Precautions To Remember Following Cardiac Surgery
A new study found that married patients have better chances of survival than those who are divorced or widowed. But there are other things to keep in mind in order to achieve a better chance of recovery for post cardiac surgery patients.
Akili Videogame Helps Manage Symptoms In Children With ADHD
Akili Interactive Labs announced that the pilot study of its game for ADHD patients was successful. The company aims to develop the game further in preparation for use with larger clinical trials and hopefully become the first FDA approved therapeutic video game for ADHD.
Evolutionary Biologist Reveals How Extraterrestrials Possibly Reproduce
How do aliens reproduce? An evolutionary biologist believes that aliens may have several categories instead of genders and may actually be capable of self-reproduction.
Tuberculosis Surpasses HIV/AIDS As Leading Cause Of Global Death: WHO
WHO has announced that tuberculosis has exceeded HIV/AIDS as the leading cause of death worldwide. Gaps in treatment and diagnosis was found to be a major culprit and one of the main hindrances to WHO's goal to eliminate TB for good.
