There are two species of lice that infest humans: pubic lice, Pthirus pubis, and human…
Month: February 2009
Leukemia Stem Cells Have More In Common With Embryonic Stem Cells Than Adult Stem Cells
Research using a mouse model of human leukemia has provided critical insight into the genetic…
Dangerous Printer Particles Identified
The identity and origin of tiny, potentially hazardous particles emitted from common laser printers have…
Could Carbon Dioxide Replace Antibiotics In Surgery?
Filling a surgical wound with carbon dioxide gas could reduce infection and improve healing. A…
Did Burst Of Gene Duplication Set Stage For Human Evolution?
Roughly 10 million years ago, a major genetic change occurred in a common ancestor of…
Neanderthals ‘distinct from us’
Scientists studying the DNA of Neanderthals say they can find no evidence that this ancient…
Neanderthals ‘distinct from us’
Scientists studying the DNA of Neanderthals say they can find no evidence that this ancient…
Microsoft Offers $250,000 Reward for Conficker Worm Author(s)
Microsoft Corp. today said it is offering a $250,000 reward for information that leads to…
Microsoft Offers $250,000 Reward for Conficker Worm Author(s)
Microsoft Corp. today said it is offering a $250,000 reward for information that leads to…
Happy Hospitals Make Happy Patients
Imagine a hospital where morale is high, employee turnover is low and patient call buttons…