Archive for the Developmental Biology Articles

Here’s why men like to marry women almost half their age

Dec 6 : Ever wondered why men like to marry women who are years younger them? Well, you can now give your mind a rest, for a study has found that men prefer young women due to

Chemical found in household fittings may affect breast development

Dec 6 : A chemical found in household fittings has been found to affect breast development in rats in a new study.

Herbal extract of yellow-flowered mountain plant increases fruit flies’ lifespan

Dec 6 : The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant native to the Arctic regions of Asia and Europe has been found to increase the lifespan of fruit fly populations.

Scientists produce short-term reversal of skin aging in mice

Nov 30 : A research conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine has revealed

High-trauma fractures in older adults linked to osteoporosis

Nov 29 : A new research has challenged the belief that fractures resulting from major trauma are not related to osteoporosis.

Progesterone inhibits some of estrogen’s beneficial effects: Study

Nov 28 : A new study on mice has shown that progesterone, when taken with estrogen has no clear preventive benefits against Alzheimer’s disease.

Antidepressant found to extend lifespan in roundworms by 30%

Nov 22 : Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) have discovered that an antidepressant can extend the lifespan of adult roundworms by up to 30 percent.

Why women really have the last word in reproduction

Nov 20 : A new study has reported a possible biochemical proof that the female species really does have the last word when it comes to determining which sperm fertilizes their egg.

Worms may offer treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer

November 20 : It sounds a bit bizarre, but worms can be a potential source of chemical compounds that may help battle harmful germs.

Hormone governing sleep, hunger and metabolism linked to cancer growth

Nov 16 : Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a hormone which controls sleep and hunger, also activates a protein, HIF-1, long known to stimulate