Articles by Rhodi Lee
Labs May Be Too Cool For Mice And This May Mess Up Science Experiment Results
Laboratories are typically maintained at a cold temperature. Now, a new study shows that chilly lab mice may have unwanted effects on the results of lab tests and experiments.
Human Limbs May Have Evolved From Cartilaginous Fish Gills
Fish fins and limbs in mammals may have an evolutionary link to the gill arches of cartilaginous fish such as sharks, skates and rays. The link comes down to a gene called 'Sonic hedgehog.'
Botox Safe And Effective For Chronic Migraine
An updated American Academy of Neurology guideline says botox can be effectively and safely used as treatment for chronic migraine. Botulinum toxin also offers benefits to patients suffering from other neurological conditions such as blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and spasticity in adults.
Dinosaurs Struggled To Survive Long Before Chicxulub Asteroid Obliterated Them
Was it really the Chicxulub asteroid that killed the dinosaurs? New study suggests species of the prehistoric giants are already declining at least 40 million years before the impact in Mexico.
Subtype Of Thyroid Tumor No Longer Considered As Cancer
A type of tumor characterized by a lump in the thyroid encapsulated by fibrous tissue is no longer considered as cancer. How would the reclassification of this thyroid tumor impact patients?
Secret Sanctuary Protects Rare Australian Night Parrot
Bush Heritage Australia has procured a secret sanctuary where it can safeguard Australia's night parrot. The elusive bird was so rare it was once thought to be extinct.
Sun Devoured Young Super-Earth During Formation Of Solar System
The lack of material in Mercury's orbit suggests a super-Earth may have once formed in the solar system. What happened to this primordial world?
Cancer Cells Force Healthy Tissues To Help Disease Grow
Cancer cells are bullies that force healthy cells to help spread and boost the growth of the disease. These cancer-infected cells do this by altering the KRAS gene.
CDC Confirms Zika Causes Microcephaly And Other Severe Fetal Abnormalities
Mosquito-borne Zika virus indeed causes microcephaly and other birth defects. CDC researchers confirmed the link in a new analysis published on April 13.
Antibiotic Use In Farms Animals Contribute To Global Rise Of Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Antibiotics are used to promote growth and prevent diseases among pigs in swine farms. Extensive use of antibiotics in feeds, however, drives the rise of superbugs.
National Equal Pay Day: US Men Still Earn More Than Women
Despite calls for equal pay, male employees in the U.S. still earn more than female employees. The gender wage gap exists even among professional soccer players and Hollywood actors.
Out-Of-Work Smokers Less Likely To Find A Job
Job seekers who smoke are less likely to get employed than their non-smoking counterparts. Smokers also tend to land less-paying jobs.
Genetic Superheroes: Scientists Find 13 Rare Individuals Resistant To Hereditary Diseases
Scientists discovered 13 genetic superheroes, individuals with the rare ability to resist devastating diseases. This could pave way for new therapeutic strategies.
Endangered Listing Recommended For Rare Bawean Warty Pigs In Indonesia
With a population of less than 250, Indonesia's Bawean warty pig is world's rarest pig. Experts said the animal deserves to be listed as endangered in IUCN's Red List.
Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness: New Study Reveals How
Money can indeed make you happy but it depends on how you use it. Researchers found a link between money, happiness and personality traits.
Modern Male DNA Lacks Y Chromosomes From Neanderthals
The DNA of modern males was found lacking of Y chromosomes from Neanderthals. Researchers, however, are yet to determine if this happened by chance or by evolutionary circumstances.
Eye Movement During Conversation May Help Spot Children With Autism
The focus of the eyes during interactive conversations may help identify children with autism. Those with the developmental disability tend to focus on the speaker's mouth during emotional talks.
Teens Who Lack Sleep Likely To Engage In Risky Behavior, Sustain Injuries
High school students who do not get enough sleep are likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking and driving. Researchers said this puts sleep-deprived teens at increased risk for injuries.
Diabetes Now Affects Nearly One In 11 Adults Worldwide: WHO
Diabetes cases have soared from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. WHO called for efforts to curb rising incidence of the chronic disease.
Full-Fat Dairy Food May Cut Obesity, Diabetes Risk
Consuming full-fat dairy products such as whole milk and cheese may not be that bad at all. Two new studies found a link between intake of full-fat dairy food and reduced risk for diabetes and obesity.
Impact Of Comets, Asteroids On Young Mars May Have Made Red Planet Conducive To Life
Mars was bombarded by massive comets and asteroids during the Late Heavy Bombardment 3.9 billion years ago. The impact, according to researchers, may have made the Red Planet conducive to life for a time in its history.
Prehistoric Arthropod Carried Its Babies Around Like Swirling Kites
The ancient arthropod A.spinosus carried its young in pouches tethered to its body making them appear like swirling kites. This parenting strategy is unique but eventually became extinct.
Non-Surgical Method Offers Another Way To Treat Severe Obesity
A procedure used to stop stomach bleeding may soon offer less invasive option to treat obesity. Bariatric artery embolization was found effective in reducing hunger and sustaining weight loss.
PCSK9 Inhibitor Drug Evolocumab Offers Option To Reduce LDL Cholesterol In Statin Intolerant Patients
Statin intolerance is real, findings of a new study revealed. A new PCSK9 inhibitor drug was shown effective in reducing LDL cholesterol level in patients who suffer from side effects of statins.
Baby's BMI May Predict Risk For Early Childhood Obesity: Study
BMI at 6 months old can predict if a baby would be severely obese at 6 years old. Pediatricians currently monitor children for obesity risk at 2 years old.
Global Obesity Epidemic: Study Finds One In Eight Adults Worldwide Is Obese
Obese people now number 641 million worldwide, up from only 105 million in 1975. Experts blame easier access to cheap and highly-processed food for the global obesity epidemic.
Hundreds Receive Experimental Merck Ebola Vaccine To Fight Flare-Up In Guinea
Hundreds of people in Guinea who had contact with eight people infected with Ebola were vaccinated. The 'ring vaccination' approach prevents the virus from spreading further.
Cold Weather May Cause Spike In Football Injuries
NFL players tend to sustain concussions and ankle injuries when the temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. What drives the spike in reported football injuries during colder games?
Giant Rats Being Trained To Detect Tuberculosis In Crowded Prisons
Compared with lab technicians who may require up to four days to detect TB, trained African giant pouched rats can screen 100 sputum samples in as little as 20 minutes. The accuracy of the nocturnal creatures is also impressive at nearly 100 percent.
Microcephaly Cases In Brazil Rise To 5,235
Microcephaly is supposedly a rare condition, but the number of confirmed and suspected cases in Brazil is now 5,235. Zika virus is strongly linked to this surge in birth defects.
