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The latest Republican conspiracy theory about environmental groups is a doozy

Лип 7 2017

The latest Republican conspiracy theory about environmental groups is a doozyHouse Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith thinks that the Russian government

Praying Mantises Can Kill Birds and Eat Their Brains All Around the World

Лип 7 2017

Praying Mantises Can Kill Birds and Eat Their Brains All Around the WorldLike all great assassins, praying mantises are patient.

UNESCO declares China's Hoh Xil nature reserve a heritage site

Лип 7 2017

UNESCO declares China's Hoh Xil nature reserve a heritage siteUNESCO on Friday declared the Hoh Xil nature reserve in China's Qinghai Province a natural heritage site in

Diabetes complications are a risk factor for repeat hospitalizations, study shows

Лип 7 2017

For patients with diabetes, one reason for hospitalization and unplanned hospital readmission is severe dysglycemia (uncontrolled hyperglycemia -- high blood sugar, or hypoglycemia -- low blood sugar), says new research.

Study warns about the impact of the carp in shallow lakes with high ecological value for the preservation of waterbirds

Лип 7 2017

The presence of the carp, a freshwater invasive species spread worldwide, is alarmingly reducing the populations of diving ducks and waterbirds, according to a study.

Unlocking the secrets of the Sahara

Лип 7 2017

A peat bog in Romania provides a new insight into our knowledge of when the Sahara began to transform from grassland into the desert we know today, and the impact this had on dust deposition within Eastern Europe.

Insulin release is controlled by the amount of Epac2A at the secretory vesicles

Лип 7 2017

Specialized beta cells in the pancreas release the hormone insulin to control our blood glucose levels, and failure of this mechanism is central to the development of type-2 diabetes. How much and when insulin is released depends on a complex system of messenger molecules and proteins that is not well understood.

Taking medications as prescribed important to control health care costs

Лип 7 2017

At a time when health care costs are scrutinized more closely than ever, a new study demonstrates the importance of taking medications as prescribed to control costs.