Treating prostate cancer patients with drugs that block hormonal activity does not appear to increase…
Month: December 2008
Developing Countries Lack Means To Acquire More Efficient Technologies
Contrary to earlier projections, few developing countries will be able to afford more efficient technologies…
New Technique Is Quantum Leap Forward In Understanding Proteins
Proteins drive critical functioning in the cells of everything from bacteria to humans. But deciphering…
Unusual Microbial Ropes Grow Slowly In Cave Lake
Deep inside the Frasassi cave system in Italy and more than 1,600 feet below the…
Laptop Shipments Surpass 70% of Japan PC Market (PC World)
PC World – Driven on by the popularity of low-cost netbook computers, shipments of laptops…
Snoring Intensity Linked To Subjective Measure Of Sleepiness In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
A new study shows that objectively measured snoring intensity is correlated with subjective sleepiness independent…
Mathematical Models Of Adaptive Immunity
More than five million people die every year from infectious diseases, despite the availability of…
Examination Of Widely Used Antimicrobial Compound Reveals New Strategies To Fight Malaria
Scientists working on a common antimicrobial compound with antimalarial activity have discovered a range of…
First 3-D Images Obtained Of Core Component Of Molecular Machinery Used For Cell Reproduction
For the first time, structural biologists have managed to obtain the detailed three-dimensional structure of…
Advanced Imaging Technology Improves Spinal Surgery Outcome
Using a three-dimensional image-guided system to help place screws in the spines of patients results…