Researchers have achieved optical waveguiding of near-infrared light through features embedded in self-assembled, three-dimensional photonic…
Month: January 2008
Oatmeal’s Health Claims Reaffirmed, Study Suggests
The link between eating oatmeal and cholesterol reduction is stronger than when the FDA initially…
Fatherhood Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk
A new study from Danish researchers has found that childless men have a lower risk…
Can A Smell Test Predict Parkinson’s Disease?
Doctors know an impaired sense of smell is an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease. Now…
Molecular Basis Of Monarch Butterfly Migration Discovered
An ancestral circadian clock mechanism is defined in monarch butterflies, in which two proteins function…
Mini ‘Stress Tests’ Could Help Condition Heart To Survive Major Attack
People who experience brief periods of blocked blood flow may be better conditioned to survive…
Dengue Fever Is A Potential Threat To US Public Health, Experts Say
A disease most Americans have never heard of could soon become more prevalent if dengue,…
Mysterious Explosion Detected In The Distant Past, Halfway Back To Big Bang
Astronomers have detected a mysterious type of cosmic explosion farther back in time than ever…
Healthy Smile May Promote A Healthy Heart
Each year, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than cancer. And while most people are aware…
Fresh Water For The World’s Poorest
Lack of water causes great distress among the population in large parts of Africa and…