Wednesday, December 09, 2009

BBC News - Drinking coffee 'will not sober you up' when drunk

BBC News - Drinking coffee 'will not sober you up' when drunk: "Reaching for a mug of coffee may be the worst thing you can to do to try to sober up, a study suggests.

Research on mice indicates the drink may make you feel that you are coming to your senses - but it is only an illusion.

In fact, it makes it harder for people to realise they are under the influence of alcohol."

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

BBC News - Men's genes 'may limit lifespan'

BBC News - Men's genes 'may limit lifespan': "Men carry the seeds of their own destruction in the genes present in their sperm, research suggests.

Scientists working on mice have highlighted a specific gene that, although carried by both sexes, appears to be active only in males.

They believe it allows males to grow bigger bodies - but at the expense of their longevity."

BBC News - Men's genes 'may limit lifespan'

BBC News - Men's genes 'may limit lifespan': "Men carry the seeds of their own destruction in the genes present in their sperm, research suggests.

Scientists working on mice have highlighted a specific gene that, although carried by both sexes, appears to be active only in males.

They believe it allows males to grow bigger bodies - but at the expense of their longevity."