Using mice as models, researchers traced some of the differences between humans and chimpanzees to…
Month: February 2008
Parenting Program Does Not Prevent Toddler Behavior Problems, Study Shows
A study of the first universal parenting program, designed to prevent early child behavior problems,…
Finding New Oil In Long-exhausted Oil Wells
Oil reappears from time to time in old deposits and long ago exhausted oil wells….
Genetic Variant Impairs Glycogen Synthesis
Glycogen is stored in skeletal muscles and liver and is of central importance as a…
Do Hydroelectric Dams Pose A New Threat To Lake Victoria?
Two hydroelectricity dams appear to be threatening the health of Lake Victoria — and of…
Congenital Heart Defects Increasing Among IVF Twins
The prevalence of congenital heart disease among in vitro fertilization pregnancies was similar to that…
Conspicuous Social Signaling Drives Evolution Of Chameleon Color Change
In dwarf chameleons, evolutionary shifts in the capacity for color change are associated with increasingly…
Managing Chronic Pain: When Does Morphine Become Less Effective?
Opioids, such as morphine, are effective and widely used drugs for the control of pain….
Timing Is Everything When Using IL-7 To Boost Antiviral Immunity
CD8+ T cells are an important component of the antiviral immune response. Much research effort…
Trans Fats Down In Many Snack Products, However Some Cheaper Snacks Still Have Significant Amounts
The food industry has made progress in reducing the trans fat content in its products…