A protein known to inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer works in part by forcing…
Month: November 2008
Disease Modeling: Mathematical Models Resolve Controversy Over Nicotine Addiction
Human disease research produces an enormous amount of data from different sources such as animal…
‘Arid Aquaculture’ Among Livelihoods Promoted To Relieve Worsening Pressure On World’s Drylands
Using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several options…
Gender Is Key Factor In Determining Overall Survival Of Lung Cancer Patients
Even though some combinations of gender, race and/or marital status can factor into the overall…
Iron-based Materials May Unlock Superconductivity’s Secrets
Researchers at NIST are decoding the mysterious mechanisms behind the high-temperature superconductors that industry hopes…
Vitamin C Lowers Levels Of Inflammation Biomarker Considered Predictor Of Heart Disease
For people who have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a predictor of heart disease, taking…
Endeavour space shuttle lifts off
The Nasa space shuttle Endeavour launches on a mission to refit the International Space Station.
How Our Senses Combine To Give Us A Better View Of The World
Although each of our five senses seem to be their own entity, recent studies have…
Luminescence Shines New Light On Proteins
A chance discovery by a team of scientists using optical probes means that changes in…
Breakthrough In Cell-type Analysis Offers New Ways To Study Development And Disease
Many diseases are very particular about the types of cells they attack, laying waste to…