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Strength training showed benefits for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Relationships between the ancestors of modern humans and other archaic populations such as Neanderthals and Denisovans were likely more complex than previously thought, involving interbreeding within and outside Africa, according to a new estimator developed by geneticists. Findings were reported at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2016 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, B.C.

A Canada-US study published in Cell has demonstrated that Americans of African descent have a stronger immune response to infection compared to Americans of European descent.

About 150 million years ago, snakes roamed about on well-developed legs. Now, two University of Florida researchers have discovered how snakes’ legs eventually disappeared.

UCLA study used 3D chromosome-mapping technology to advance understanding of disorder’s cause

Harvard University researchers have made the first entirely 3D-printed organ-on-a-chip with integrated sensing.  Built by a fully automated, digital manufacturing procedure, the 3D-printed heart-on-a-chip can be quickly fabricated and customized, allowing researchers to easily collect reliable data for short-term and long-term studies.

The superbug MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic, reveals new research.

Between October 25 and 27 top managers of 20 leading corporate VC funds from across the globe are expected in Moscow for a visit. Their agenda includes closed-door talks over the possibilities of bringing international venture capital into Russia, announced RVC, Russia’s national fund of funds for innovation and the co-organizer of the event. RVC’s partner in putting together the visit is Global Venture Alliance (GVA).