Researchers have demonstrated the applicability of a genomic tool for identifying gene function in soybeans….
Month: December 2008
To Contract Or Not: A Key Question For The Uterine Muscles In Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the muscles of the uterus are relatively inactive. A switch to an activated…
Thrombosis Patients Face Greater Risks Than Previously Believed
Researchers warn that in addition to the well-known risks of pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis…
Acoustic Phenomena Explain Why Boats And Animals Collide
Researchers have laid the groundwork for a sensory explanation for why manatees and other animals…
Marital Problems Lead To Poorer Outcomes For Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer patients who have a poor relationship with their spouse may face a more…
Robust Watermarking Offers Hope Against Digital Piracy
Watermarks have been used for centuries to prove the authenticity of bank notes, postage stamps…
Eye Disorders Linked To Statin Drug Use In Some Patients
Statin medications are used to lower patients’ cholesterol levels, thus helping prevent coronary heart disease,…
Unique Archaeological Discovery In Balkan: World’s First Illyrian Trading Post Found
Archaeologists have found the very first traces of an Illyrian trading post that is more…
When Less Is More: Brief Inhibition Of Cancer Target Is Effective And Less Toxic
New research shows that the delicate balance between maximum clinical impact and toxicity may not…
Tropics No Longer Museum Of Plant Biodiversity
The biodiversity picture in the region known as the “lungs of the Earth” contradicts commonly…