Science News for February 3, 2019

No overall increased risk of cancer in children born after fertility treatment

A recent study published in Human Reproduction found that children born after fertility treatment do not have an increased risk of developing cancer compared to those conceived naturally. However, some cancers, such as lymphoblastic leukemia and melanoma, were slightly more common in ART-conceived children, although the findings are st...

SourceEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology·JournalHuman Reproduction·DateFeb 3, 2019

New technologies for renewable energy to be developed in NE England

A new centre for doctoral training in renewable energies will be established in North East England, aiming to develop sustainable power sources for smart devices and future transportation systems. Researchers will work on creating new materials and devices that can convert energy into power at the point of use.

SourceNorthumbria University·DateFeb 3, 2019

Simply shining light on dinosaur metal compound kills cancer cells

A new compound based on Iridium, a rare metal, can penetrate into cancerous cells and deliver iridium, killing them when exposed to light. The discovery could lead to effective treatment against resistant cancers with reduced side effects.

SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateFeb 3, 2019

Quality of overall diet is key to lowering type 2 diabetes risk

Research from the Singapore Chinese Health Study found that high-quality diets rich in plant-based foods and low in red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages were inversely associated with risk of diabetes. Participants who followed these healthy dietary patterns had a 16-29% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

SourceDuke-NUS Medical School·JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology·DateFeb 3, 2019

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Poor diet may have caused nosedive in major Atlantic seabird nesting colony

A study led by the University of Birmingham found that poor diet is partly responsible for the decline of a major Atlantic seabird nesting colony. The researchers analyzed feathers from over 180 specimens and found that changes in the birds' diets coincided with their population decline.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateFeb 3, 2019