Temperature is an important factor in the spread of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, but…
Month: February 2009
An Inexhaustible Source Of Neural Cells
Research scientists have succeeded in deriving so-called brain stem cells from human embryonic stem cells….
Plugging In Molecular Wires To Capture Light Energy
Japanese researchers have developed a new process to capture light energy — they “plug” a…
iPhone to the Rescue: When Ice Storm Hits, Residents Turn to Tech
When an ice storm brought down telephone poles and power lines across much of Kentucky,…
Brain Genius Deluxe for Android: Simple, Entertaining, Buggy
When I first spotted Brain Genius, I figured it would be a fun way to…
Security ROI Is Not a Myth
Working hard at being inefficient is not a path to success. Sometimes the difference between…
Multiracial Identity Associated With Better Social And Personal Well-being
Many people assume that individuals who identify with one race should be better off than…
Virtual Library Of Medieval Manuscripts Created
Employing a web application which promotes the use of computer technology in humanities research and…
Inflammation May Be Common Thread Behind Nervous And Heart Rhythm Problems In Cirrhosis
Inflammatory molecules known as cytokines can lead to the neurological and cognitive abnormalities and changes…
Threat To Cod Fisheries: Pathogenic Bacterium Identified In Cod
Farmed cod have recently been hit by a serious disease caused by an unknown bacterium….