Humans
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
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Letters from the January 27, 2007, issue of Science News
Circumcision circumspection Concerning “More Evidence of Protection: Circumcision reduces STD risk in men” (SN: 11/18/06, p. 325), I have yet to read a single study regarding the alleged benefits of circumcision that acknowledges that the foreskin is erogenous tissue. Removal of erogenous tissue from a female would be considered barbaric, even if it did offer […]
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From the January 16, 1937, issue
Winter snow removal, probing the ionosphere, and protecting the body from poisons.
- Health & Medicine
Coming to a Bad End: Lost chromosome tips linked to heart problems
Men with short telomeres, the ends of chromosomes, are twice as likely to develop heart disease as are men with longer telomeres.
- Health & Medicine
Gene variant shapes beta-blocker’s effectiveness
A medication widely used for heart failure may be most effective in people who have a common variant of a particular gene.
- Health & Medicine
Nanoparticles find tumors, form clumps
Newly designed nanoparticles could have dual benefits in the fight against cancer.
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Weighing In on City Planning
Accumulating evidence suggests that urban sprawl discourages physical activity and may thereby contribute to obesity and related health problems.
- Health & Medicine
Salmon Safety
Scientific advice on the subject of how much salmon it is safe to eat has been confusing.
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Letters from the January 20, 2007, issue of Science News
Sea tales In “Dashing Rogues” (SN: 11/18/06, p. 328) on rogue waves, you make no mention of the use of satellite data, which is ideal for this sort of study. Two projects, in particular, are of great relevance: the European Union’s MaxWave study and the subsequent WaveAtlas project. The former, with just 3 weeks’ data, […]
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From the January 9, 1937, issue
A new AAAS president, preventing blood clots, and new elements in the sun.
- Health & Medicine
No Fluke: New weapon against tropical parasite
An experimental drug shows potential against schistosomiasis.
- Health & Medicine
Folic Acid Dilemma: One vitamin may impair cognition if another is lacking
The nutrient folic acid is generally good for brain health, but research now suggests that too much of it might harm people who get too little vitamin B12.
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Congress upgrades fisheries protection
Congress has reauthorized and strengthened a 30-year-old federal law governing fishing and ocean management.
