A topical eye emulsion consisting of cyclosporine (a medication used to reduce transplant rejections or…
Month: February 2009
Diverse ‘Connectomes’ Hint At Genes’ Limits In Nervous System
Genetics may play a surprisingly small role in determining the precise wiring of the mammalian…
Autism: Fluoxetine Not Effective In Reducing Repetitive Behaviors, Study Shows
Autism Speaks reported initial results for the first industry-sponsored Autism Clinical Trials Network study, the…
One-fifth Of Fossil-fuel Emissions Absorbed By Threatened Forests
Scientists have discovered that rainforest trees are getting bigger. They are storing more carbon from…
Hollywood struggles to find wealth on the Web (Reuters)
Reuters – After more than a decade of hype about the Internet being the next…
Accelerating Urbanization Presents Daunting Engineering Challenge
Ensuring the world’s fast-growing urban regions function efficiently in the future will demand a much…
Towards A New Generation Of Materials
Scientists have developed a mechanical method to generate and stabilize at room temperature and atmospheric…
Study Examines Effects Of Exercise On Quality Of Life In Postmenopausal Women
Exercise appears to improve quality of life in postmenopausal women regardless of whether they lose…
Bus Left You Waiting In The Cold? Use Your Cell Phone To Track It Down
Two graduate students have created a free tool that lets Seattle bus-riders use a cell…
Blood Pressure Compound May Benefit Brain Tumor Patients
A widely used blood pressure medication may be the key to preventing brain function loss…