A new study examines whether certain childhood traits in boys delay criminal behavior until after…
Month: November 2008
Large Anthropogenic Nutrient And Pollutant Loads To The Sea From Small Unmonitored Near-coastal Catchment Areas
A new study shows that the waterborne nutrient and pollutant loads from land to the…
First International Guidelines For Treatment Of Psoriatic Arthritis Developed
Rheumatologists, dermatologists and patient advocates have come together to publish the first-ever international guidelines for…
New Mechanism Of Resistance To Dengue Virus
It is becoming increasingly common to see individuals infected by the dengue virus who develop…
Gene Scan Of Alzheimer’s Families Identifies Four New Suspect Genes
The first family-based genome-wide association study in Alzheimer’s disease has identified the sites of four…
Human Genes: Alternative Splicing Far More Common Than Thought
Scientists have long known that it’s possible for one gene to produce slightly different forms…
Weight Does Not Affect Women’s Sexual Behavior, Study Finds
Oregon and Hawaiian researchers have found that a woman’s weight does not seem to affect…
Antioxidants Can Reduce The Toxic Effects Of Lead, Study Suggests
A research study shows that administering natural antioxidants can reduce the effects of lead poisoning…
Patience During Stalled Labor Can Avoid Many C-sections, Study Shows
Pregnant women whose labor stalls while in the active phase of childbirth can reduce health…
Parasites And Global Change: Past Patterns, Future Projections
Throughout history, environmental disturbances and global climate change have strongly influenced how humans are affected…