DNA test could be used to detect harmful algal blooms across the globe, an article…
Month: October 2008
HIV Drug Maraviroc Effective For Drug-resistant Patients
As many as one quarter of HIV patients have drug resistance, limiting their treatment options…
Extinct May Not Be Forever For Some Species Of Galapagos Tortoises
Yale scientists report that genetic traces of extinct species of Galapagos tortoises exist in descendants…
New Genes Linked To Gout
Researchers have identified two new genes — and confirmed the role of a third gene…
HIV/AIDS Pandemic Began Around 1900, Earlier Than Previously Thought; Urbanization In Africa Marked Outbreak
Painstaking reconstruction of viral DNA and RNA sequences from decades-old tissue samples is beginning to…
Feeling confident girls? Is it all down to a slice of mother’s pride?
Mothers with high expectations produce super-confident daughters, research suggests.
Research aims for artificial nose
A scientific advance could mean scientists could build a sensor which mimics the workings of…
Nintendo DSi Adds Multimedia, Game Downloads
There’s a new Nintendo kid on the block. On Wednesday, Nintendo confirmed rumors of a…
TV on the iPhone: Don’t Hold Your Breath
It’s the sharpest little screen on the sharpest-looking cell phone on the planet. Many of…
The Power of Crowdsourcing Consumer Reviews
Consumers looking for information about services, products, restaurants or destinations once had to rely on…