Ozone, which is already used to sanitize drinking water and swimming pools, might help make…
Month: May 2008
The Genetics Of Fat Storage In Cells Revealed
New research has revealed the genetic determinants of fat storage in cells, which may lead…
Many Paths, Few Destinations: How Stem Cells Decide What They’ll Become
The conventional view of how stem cells differentiate assumes that cells are “instructed” to progress…
Mars probe set for risky landing
Nasa’s Phoenix lander is due to set down in the far north of Mars after…
German police investigate mom who put baby on eBay (Reuters)
Reuters – German police are investigating a couple after they offered their eight-month-old son for…
New Statistical Method Reveals Surprises About Our Ancestry
A statistical approach to studying genetic variation promises to shed new light on the history…
Data Re-analysis Shows Drug Finasteride May Reduce Risk For Most Prostate Cancers
A re-analysis of data from the landmark Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial finds that finasteride may…
Being ‘Always On’ Impacts Personal Relationships More Than It Impacts The Written Language
Instant messaging. Blogs. Wikis. Social networking sites. Cell phones. All of these allow us to…
How Common Vaccine Booster Works
A common ingredient in many vaccines stimulates and interacts with the immune system to help…
Dramatic Impact Of Sea-Level Rise On Chesapeake Bay’s Coastal Habitats
A new report, Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Habitats of the Chesapeake Bay, shows in vivid…